I have been fortunate enough to be in this here real estate game for over 25 years as well as have some basic experience in BPO's (several thousand over the last several years).

I have no clue as to how good it is or is not or how much it may cost.although I have been around a lot of different HOW TO guys over the years.. and like anything.. if he sells 100 people on the big dog program 10 or so will take it and run.. 10 or so will muddle the rest will just kind of fade away.you have to look within and see if you are in a position to succeed in real estate... its not as easy as just taking a course and your now going to succeed... real estate generally speaking takes time,, money and some how gain experience. so for sure those that have limited investing capital limited experience.. no real contacts in the industry.. will find it pretty tough to almost no way anything will happen other than get jacked up at the event.Assess were your at personally.. 

I'm also about to list my first live in flip, so I'd be curious about any lessons you've learned in selling your flips.It's always crazy how fast things can move once your in the game.

While my 9-5, (I work in the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry), is my steady paycheck, it's time to get out of the rat race.

You will likely make more money, meet other professionals in the industry and build out those wholesaler relationships in the process, and find more success- and success begets success.

Its more like a supervisor/employee relationship than anything else-- but in an industry where good employees are highly valued and hard to find.

You can always start paying taxes and take care of property and try quiet title or adverse possession, but that’s a risky game to play.

This of course would be the ‘end’ game.

Before you get into the game, it's best to research and know your market first.

Hi Christine,While I personally would not be interested in a property that does not cash flow (or will cash flow after some rehab is done), if you are playing the appreciation game I would make sure that the property at least breaks even when all the costs (including vacancy) are factored in.If you are at least even, you are having someone else pay down the mortgage which at least still makes you some money, even if it is tied up until you sell.