Actually not to sound like a moron but I work alot and have a hard time just doing what he tells me sometimes, let alone figuring out what the best option is in the first place.The trick is finding someone who cares about your business and will really help you, rather than some large firm with bigger fish to fry that just goes through the motions and sends you a bill.

The trick to landing private money is first coming up with the opportunity, then packaging it, presenting it to as many people as you can, and doing followup quickly.That said, I have some more work to do and people to see, later...

But wait three of four years fro now when the 30 yrs fixed rate is 10.5% or 12% and people will try to pull that trick buying property with mortgage take over or land trust, I guaranty you an explosion of Due-On-Sale activation...

It seems that I could maybe learn a trick or two from you if you're willing to share...

I too suffered from Analysis Paralysis (See my first blog post http://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5070-tips-and-tricks-for-buy-and-hold-investors) Go find a good property and buy it!

If one property won't get you enough, then you should probable scale and leverage some more to meet your goal.In my opinion, the "good" investors / wealthy persons are not "one trick" wonders. 

How and where you find a distressed property for cheap is the trick.

@Paul LachaudThis is somewhat of a trick question - as the buyer, you should try to keep your basis in the property as low as possible.

Any tips and tricks are greatly appreciated.

Usually replacement is the best option if a little weather stripping from from Home Depot doesn't do the trick.