However, the potential to make solid profits is there for those who commit to the time and effort required to build a wholesale real estate business.All the best!

I put a lot of effort into the furnishings and design work to make it stand out & sell the experience for guests

Really knowing how an hvac system, plumbing system, building envelope works is a big plus, and knowing what is involved in a rehab and how much skill, time and effort (as well as labor pool) is required per job can help you accept a bid with confidence...and price the asset in the first place.

Of course, being new to the game I feel as though I take more than I give, so in an effort to give back, and as an incentive to you all to help keep me on track, I am planning on raffling off a new iPad Pro to anyone who assists and encourages me in reaching my 1 year goal.

While some properties may be self-sufficient and have great tenants that don't cause a ruckus and pay rent on time; all you need is one that is time consuming and calls weekly/monthly for random reasons, and I assure you, there will be someone who would hire you to take those calls and duties off their hands.There are always going to be those who prefer to keep a hands-on/DIY approach, and there is nothing wrong with that; however, you going after their business will take some time, when you could be using your efforts/energy in finding those who would happily pay for your services; especially if you set yourself apart from the masses and deliver top-notch service.

Introduced myself and offered my services to place/remove bandit signs in an effort to gain some hands on experience.

They are all TOOLS which will make a better craftsman of you and give you good insight as to what NOT to do and that's always a prerequisite to any success.Best wishes in your efforts.

It's very disrespectful to the educated contractor who is going to spend real time and effort understanding the project.

We put a little more effort in sprucing up the landscaping too, which had us physically on the property a little more than usual.

Waste of time and effort to have to collect money - payments online are completely transparent so no arguments over the check is in the mail and I don't have to go to the bank.