To me, it's really a matter of just getting the properties under my belt and knowing that they're getting me one step closer to where I want to be.I can tell you this though...

You only really need to know as far as the next step.  

Flip2freedom episode 77http://www.flip2freedom.com/a-3-step-formula-to-a-successful-balanced-and-insanely-profitable-2012/ - LISTEN TO THIS TODAY!

but it looks like someone will have to step up and make it happen.  

@Zachary Foust First of all congratulations on make the decision to get in to REI and making the first steps to completely changing your life.  

What's my next step?

yeah I think that's going to be my biggest challenge since I don't know the cost of repairs very well.

Go to where cash buyers work....at the courthouse steps buying at foreclosure auctions.If you see a guy bid on and/or buy more than one property,they are or work for cash buyers with lots of investment cash or lines of credit.Walk up to them after the auction and compliment them on their property purchases and offer to bring them more just like it before they get to the auctions.Ask for their criteria (sizes,locations,ages,numbers of bedrooms,condition,etc).Promise to follow up with them ASAP with a property they might like to inspect and purchase.Go to every courthouse you can get to in a few hours driving and you could easily create a list of 30 to 40 real professional cash buyers who act fact and know what they're doing to be profitable in this business.

It's a small step but action is so much more rewarding than just learning.

I'm stuck in limbo not really knowing how to be sure of that and what other first steps are.