Generally, I write my contracts so that if the bank approves the contract, as is, then the buyer is committed.  

My wife and I have made the commitment to increase our knowledge, experience, and holdings in real estate and have some big 5 and 10 year goals.  

Which means to make it work you're going to have to commit to and invest a fairly serious amount of capital to gain traction. 7-10k pieces a month kind of volume. 

Someone who is intelligent, has a great can't lose attitude, and is committed to making our company a successful.

I'm a structural engineer by profession committed to finding my first rental property.  

I have been to this forum several years ago, but not decided to join in since I thought I was not ready for this commitment.

I don't think I can commit a huge chunk of time to answering the phone every day: how much time does spending X number of dollars result in having to work to actually convert those leads? 

Beyond just the local authorities, you may be committing mortgage fraud if you claim "illegal" income when you go to refinance.

My Lender says yes it is doable but I would like to hear other facts before I commit to it.

I was able to commit a lot of my time and knock it out fairly quick.