Sure I carry there, I carry most anywhere and I am quite comfortable in my neighborhoods.My point is rental real estate is ALL about risk and return...find your niche and you will make your fortune.

After you get comfortable with the info gathering, you can vet the data to meet your criteria and prioritize files as to your opinion regarding opportunities.

I would pass based on c neighbor, and low comps unless you know and feel comfortable in the area.

Surprisingly our conversations have been very easy, I'm guessing cause he's stoned...I am pretty comfortable with my screening process as I check: Credit, criminal, evictions, and bad checks.

With the current painters we've talked with (came with recommendations from other realtors/home owners) I feel comfortable that I could get them started and leave for the day without the worry of getting ripped off.I really appreciate everyone's comments and suggestions.

Trying to get comfortable with everything as is the wife.

I've definitely appreciated some of your posts, and your willingness to call people out, and I'm glad to see you're taking a positive step towards solving a problem you've been very vocal about.I'm not yet at a place where I can offer to be a mentor in the way you've described, but here's what I AM willing to do:Take a few beginner investors on a front seat ride with me on my next rehab deal.

One 82 units and the other was 65-70 units.Both are 100% occupied, but I thought 82 units was particularly good because it had all 2 bed/1.5 or 2 bath units.I think there are some deals out there, you just have to locate an area that you feel comfortable with.

It's going to be different for each person depending on what they feel comfortable with.I personally prefer apples over oranges, because I have never been a fan of citrus fruits :)

Regardless I agree with you - you won't believe how much a difference can be made by putting the book down (after you feel comfortable with the basics) for a bit and just start trying to make stuff happen and meet people.