Marketing is much more interesting to me, and I have past success in this field.

I have a date field next to the big ticket items and one in each room field incase there is something important there.When did the roof get replaced?  

We have turned a transient career into a great way to add to our portfolio.

As a recent college graduate I've just started my career and feel like I'm in a place where I can act on my real estate aspirations.

.- Most "kids" these days know a lot about technology but being able to use particular apps out in the field can be beneficial. 

I was in the same boat, just graduated a semester ago and through out college i wanted to invest in property, however i waited, saved and then once i had a career paying a steady income I purchased my first property.  

For example mine is about self managing, work with class A properties, making a profit with tight number, working with a transient career, etc.

I've learned more on bigger pockets by listening to the podcasts and reading blogs than I did for the majority of my college career studying real estate finance.I use professional property management on my duplex in a college town.  

But I haven't seen many posts or books about being a hard-money lender, and that seems like a field where ignorance could really cost you.Any thoughts from anyone?

Northeast of Los Angeles.My investment career wasn’t looking so hot.However, rattled as I was, I was an avid fan/reader of Warren Buffett (still am as a matter of fact).I was confident that times of panic were the best times to look for golden opportunities.Ok, I was fairly confident.If I would’ve been REALLY confident, I would have bought up everything I could get my hands on.Instead, I stayed the course and stood by my plan.I kept contributing to my IRA and 401k, and began looking for another property to purchase with the intent of living in it while stationed in the area and renting it out when I moved.Now, looking back, I realize that I made another rookie mistake.When searching for the property, I did not educate myself and become an expert in my new market.Granted, it’s a little more difficult for military members to accomplish this as we only get about 8 – 10 days to find a place to live.However, I could have started the process from Ohio.Anyways, for those that know the area, I found a foreclosure in a great neighborhood west of highway-14 in Lancaster, CA about 40 minutes for base.The previous owners had purchased the property at the peak of the market for ~$450k.It was now being listed at $195k.If I were in their shoes, I think I would have taken the hit too and walked.Well, probably not due to my security clearance, but I digress.