Take a look at the property analysis tool on this site to get some idea of the numbers you need to look at.Now, if you are planning to live in it, then it's a whole different game and you need to consider a bunch of subjective things and how they mesh with your personal tastes and desires.

Hopefully I will gain a whole new perspective and insight as I enter my first year as a R.E agent, working in this ever changing market/industry.

Your dreams and goals are a precious commodity and exposing them to fear and negativity will not help you achieve them.I didn't use to talk to my family about what I was doing.

I have been tracking a few, and going to the auctions, just to see how the whole process is.

I�m going to shout it for the whole world to hear.

Now if you are dealing with investors then its a whole different ball game.

Welcome to the fourm Investorjay, I think once you get the whole investor thing down your going to be great.I have just one word for you, Flip'em. 8)

Last year I found a 4 bedroom 2 bath house that needed a whole lot of repair for $18,000.

Close your eyes and envision the life you want to live.Really focus on it.....the home, cars, security, pride, etc.THIS CAN ALL BE ACHIEVED W/ REAL ESTATE INVESTING!

If no one else is there, it's quite a bit more difficult.You're in Florida which is a great market to start in as a whole.