However, unless I was to go the private financing route, I simply wouldn't have the capital to rehab a house myself yet.

Or does it simply mean the setbacks and heights must align?

Both will run you about $160 for a year's worth of education in several meetings held throughout the month, but be advised that they are also heavy into information marketing (different speakers will attempt to sell you their programs) so keep your checkbook/credit card at home for the first several months while you gain your education.Best of luck to you.

You already have some tools in your toolbox....no pun intended.Now, you simply have to work on the other elements to progress your REI pursuit.Ok, now that you have taken your initial step, below are some quick links to get engaged. http://www.biggerpockets.com/startherehttp://www.biggerpockets.com/meetSetting up Keyword AlertsHow to Use @Mentions on BiggerPocketshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/ruleshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/invitesREI books suggested by BPershttp://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/04/14/best-real-estate-books/?

To be more successful, you simply have to work on the other elements to progress your REI pursuit.

To be more successful, you simply have to work on the other elements to progress your REI pursuit.

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However, I never have people come to the house if I can avoid it, simply because it's none of their business where I live and there are some crazy people out there.  

Many agents simply don't know this.

If someone has not viewed your place you can simply call them and tell them it was rented.A few years back I had a tenant who viewed my place, wanted it but did not have any type of deposit They  would get back to me in a few days Needless to say a new tenant showed up gave a deposit and I rented to them.