But as you will hear on almost every podcast, there will always be a learning curve when you start out - hardly ever will you hear someone strike gold on their first deal.  

Compare the prices so you don't end up paying a large % in commission.You can buy gold through some gold fund.

They are acting as an agent without the laws, ethics requirements, education, and insurance that are vital IMO.

A good percentage of the books that you read specifically on REI are just long sales letters to sell you more of that authors information products and that's okay  Just look for the nuggets of gold inbetween the sales copy.  

Cash reserves for purchase and re-development - if someone presents a reasonable solution to that problem, we're gold.

Should I have not listed the state I am sure I can still prove vital in the consulting side of things.I recently purchased a property where the claim was at around $3,200.

@Michael Bangsal, cash flow is vital but you need stay focused on your cash on cash return.

PS. they're VITAL numbers to know ;)

All this hype about Newark, NJ being the next gold mine in real estate wholesaling.

Good tenants are worth their weight in gold.