The key is to be educated in the various options and keep your eyes open for ways to implement them.

So far I've read the following books;- Think and grow rich- The four hour work week- How to win friends and influence people- Your money or your life- The millionaire next doorYour input will be very helpful towards helping me achieve my real estate goals in the future!

You probably won’t become financially independent in 3 years.... especially going turn key... set realistic goals and go from there otherwise burn out is highly probable.

What are the following steps that are in between having your offer accepted, and to having someone put the units keys in your hand?

Key factor is - what is it actually worth to YOU and YOUR DEAL.If you can't get it for the price you require - then pass on it and find another.

LOL Part of the problem is when you are removing screens from the outside because you forgot your keys.

Finding your team will be key and the book will go over the "Core 4".Before you even find your Core 4 you will need to find your market..

Did you purchase a turn key home? 

. - make sure at closing or in advance of closing you obtain all of their contact info as well as any keys the current owner has for the occupied unit. - Even if you get a copy of the lease for the occupied unit make sure you have the sellers sign an assignment of lease doc and the tenants sign an estoppel agreement.

They key here is that it is in the back of our mind.