Thanks for the candid intro, your story reminds me of the Doctor in the cash flow game, most people don't like the Doctor but if you play it right and with some adjustments it is easy to win the game...Welcome to BP, this is a great website and resource for all types of real estate investing.I always recommend these 3 things to people beginning in Real Estate Investing:1) Do a lot of research here2) Do not spend a lot of money with coaches, it would be much better to put that money to work and learn from experience, I'm not against coaches or education, but you need to be careful as there are some that are really bad.Here is a seminar that I really liked, unfortunately the next one is in Atlanta and the one after that in Santa Ana CA but in September. http://garyjohnston.com/seminars/financial-freedom...3) There are many real estate clubs out there, visit them, select your favorites and meet other investors working your area.

My credit has allowed me to get nice bonuses like free trips and money for opening up bank accounts and credit cards.  

The other posters forget, as I occasionally do, that those who are new to any community, online and otherwise, what its like when trying to enter a conversation of strangers.Go ahead, complete your profile, upload your face pic do we know you look like, in case we bounce into you at my favorite restaurant in Ventura, Sushi Marina.Entering the conversation is easier if you read lots of posts, including the how-to posts, blogs and many, many others who have posted essentially the same questions as you have.Candidly, others get fatigued by repetitive questions, especially those by new, future investors that can be searched for easily. 

Shannon Bae my favorite app for rentals is Zillow.

Pete to Clearwater but mostly Indian Rocks Beach) is our favorite place in the US and we are looking for a duplex to rehab and hold for rental over there.  

Favorite colors?

My favorite REO Agent unlocks the door for me and then just stands back.

The current property was not a favorite, but on my list of drive by's, and I chose it after I drove by it, not in the office.2.  

The end result being to eventually own rental properties and learn to surf with my kids on some sunny beach, with smaller trips skiing in the rockies. 

G'Day everyone,It's your favorite Aussie here again and The Real Estate Dingo.Not too long ago I posted about a property that I lost $25,000 of my hard earned CASH - Ka Ching Ka Ching $$$Click on the throwback link as a reminder - How I Completely Lost My A$$ On This DealI am writing to you today with my head held HIGH and my tail wagging as I just made a $30,000 profit in this awesome deal.There was not much that went wrong with this one besides the odd unexpected rehab expenses.