If you do it too much it may even hinder his "quiet enjoyment". 

Even if the entire project flops I would be able to recover long term as I am young and enjoy the risk.  

I watch Craig's List and price mine comparably.

Ask a lot of questions and listen to podcast and watch webinars.  

I enjoy fishing,family,sports,and working on the computer.

Enjoy! 

I have to remind them that no matter how many houses one buys, you'll never have as much money as Mark Zuckerberg so it is better to quite while you're still alive and able to go enjoy yourself.

I'm watching one of the podcasts that interested me, and I wonder - what attracted you to the specific niche that you are pursuing? 

I am about to jump into the "pool" of direct mail marketers...yup, as the distressed property owner sorts through his mail, over the trash can looking for utility bills....and throws away all those yellow letters etc....I'm actually going to spend some hard earned money to be one of those letters....with the hope that someone on my mail list chooses to open the letter, or read the postcard and call me to see if I can help them out of their financial situation.I've asked a lot of questions....watched videos....read articles...and given it a lot of thought.I need a list that I can mail to on a consistent basis..I'm thinking once a month for six months...then move on to a new list.The criteria I plan to use:single family and multi family propertiesowned for at least 10 yearshave a trustees sale notice recorded within the last three monthsMaricopa CountyIs this a perfect list?

You know your geographic area best and there are deals in every area.If you're sitting back watching the MLS, deals are going to be very few and far between.