It involves a great deal of know-how and work, not just signing some documents and then listing/re-listing the property.I hope there isn't a wave of wanna-be investor's cleaning out their life savings to go prospecting in an area of town they know nothing about.

Owner financing is easier than I initially thought, but apparently it is just tough finding someone who would be willing, right?

I pointed out that both seemed a bit low-ball but if he would take a net out that was based on roof and kitchen each costing 20% more, we'd take it.In short order we replaced the countertops and floor (about $1,000), re-roofed in my spare mornings and weekends (about $800), and cleaned the carpet.

The primary investment focus is on high growth opportunities in Information Technology, Consumer, Internet/New Media, Clean Energy and Retail.

If I can leave the tub in, the job is easier, faster and cheaper.

No, I usually wait until I've got a firm closing date, or until it's ready to show, if it needs any fix-up, clean-up etc.Also, how do you find interested parties?

Seems like there must be easier spots to make money as an investor.

Don't forget that the easier it is to get the information, the more competition that there will be for the business.

Bank get's it's money, divorcee' gets some cash and rid of a deadbeat, lawyer gets a case completed, neighbors get an eyesore cleaned up, but most important, all cash gets another deal!

johnmichael: Make locating real estate prospecting easier and more fun when you approach it like a game of cards, keep your aces and play by the rulesjohnmichael: For example, there are 52 cards in the deck—your job is to find the 4 aces that will do business with you now!