Show up with the tools that matches the offer: "I can pick up the trash at x address (knowing he has a problem there) and you have a broom and black garbage bags in hand.

I love the tools offered.

The site has quite a few tools that can be helpful for new members.

This is a great forum with very knowledgeable members that will help to guide you in the right direction.The site has quite a few tools that can be helpful for new members.

I don't have any tools or rather nothing with me and all he had was maybe what was either found at a junkyard or given to him.

The two PM companies are using Appfolio software and I have heard the bookkeeping features are pretty good, as long as they are good at inputing and using the tools.

As far as books, I did read the book on rental property investing by @Brandon Turner although it is about rental properties I believe this book contains tons of invaluable information that can be used in other avenues of investing as well as get a good understanding of the number needed to be successful as a real estate investor.

@Prash Manohar I wouldn't say I'm bullish, but I do own properties out there bought prior to the Tesla announcement (now the numbers don't work for me personally) because how could a house worth $165k NOT go up in value.

Ideally all of your properties will increase in value over time and your rental income exceeds the expenses while the home appreciates.Many people use mortgages to buy rentals. 

Don't rely on Zillow or Roofstock or any other website, but definitely use those types of websites as a tool.