After you talk to the first one write down all of the millions of pieces of information they ask for and put a form / spreadsheet together listing all the details of your properties (ie: address, size, age, brick/frame, alarms, age of roof, etc). other brokers are going to need the same info.

I want to buy a piece of land to build.

3) Are there any key pieces of value that you were able to contribute to team members as a beginner? 

Bob,  the telemarketers I get are from two companies in NY and they are not good on the phone at all.so in that instances the direct mail piece is better.. 

I would buy in 2 pieces: the RE and the business.

The second piece is 2.3 acres with a another trailer and a barn.

Other expenses will climb, but that major debt piece remains, and improves your cash flow. 

The most important piece you need seems to be a great agent/contractor.

Now we have 5 SFRs, worth on average $200K a piece, bringing in $84K gross annually.

I was able to view the unoccupied side and noted the following problems: massive cracks in the tub surround tile, uneven floors, walls, and ceilings throughout, an active small leak from the water heater in the kitchen closet, peeling vinyl tile over water damaged original hardwood floors in the kitchen in an area far from the water heater and all plumbing, and a piece of plywood below the stove and refrigerator that I assume is for strength.