Second - If it is true, what steps should I start taking to increase my chances of getting financing when the time rolls around for my first purchase?

@Jay Hinrichs ,Yes, at Santa Clara County courthouse steps.

If one of my tenants asked for this, I would take the following steps:-Require they deposit money into an escrow account and sign something stating that granite counters are part of the apartment and tenant has no right to them when they leave-Require that you, the Landlord, handles the transaction and require that both you and the tenant agree on style of granite, including edge shapes, backsplash etc.

It's just a little step, but a step nonetheless - we closed on rental #3 last Friday (coincidentally my birthday), and rehab is underway.

Walking through any profession to any goal is accomplished by using the right stepping stones to get there.

My boyfriend and I are finishing up real estate school at the end of summer and are currently hunting for the right multi-family home to invest in as our first step.

In addition to reading, podcasts and studying your local market via listings on the web...I would really like to hear about actionable steps that one could be doing during this phase.

They resisted each step of the way and charge us for each "deposit card".

I am very new at this, so what would be my next step as a wholesaler?

Jeff there is a lot more too these types of things then it looks.On my commercial deals with clients surveys reveal sometimes encroachment issues etc.The attorneys step in at that point.