You have to keep these things in mind and remember you are a business first not a practice or charity. 

I think that in this business that no matter what area you are practicing, our professional integrity, consideration, putting in the work to make sure as much as possible, you do your part and help make the deal good, you build a good reputation.

Mastermind groups are where you can consistently get advice on a continual basis from other people who are in real estate.  

You're starting your investment career w/ a bad business practice;  i.e. not assuming some vacancy, maintenance and/or reserves needed for CAPEX.  

Chris wouldn't be able to help because my practice is pretty narrow.

It's not an issue for all practical matters (key word).

It will take practice and effort.  

Professional services are generally valued based on expertise, knowledge, length of time they have practiced, success rates in comparison to similar alternative services.

I don't know the specifics and if these are hard policies or general practices.

@John Casmon my mobile campaign consists of decals on my trucks windows.