The key to networking here is putting yourself out there.

If past experience on other forums/boards is any indication of future actions, I'm probably going to be lurking, asking a few questions here and there, and generally gaining lots of information about the subject before I put it into action.That said, my biggest "fear" right now is analysis paralysis.

The shortcuts get you into trouble.

I'm sure you know the key to making money in real estate is having motivated sellers that are ready and willing to hear what you have to say.

When you, as a potential tenant, contact them, you find out they are in Africa, and have the keys.

I live in a college town so quite a few landlords esp prop mgt companies will rent a unit almost a year in advance requiring the deposit at signing and first and last months rent before the keys change hands.

Someone on these boards compared college rentals to 'waterfront property'.

Daniel Kansas There are companies that do this and do the mailers for you turn-key.

I attended boarding school in europe, traveled around the world in my teen years, and I currently drive a BMW.

Anyway they have a set of 4 deadbolts and locking handles keyed alike for $12.50 a set!