I've read many of your posts to get encouragement as well.

@ Rick Baggenstoss Thanks for encouragement.

I would appreciate any encouragement and advice.Regards,Lsadler

Everyone has been so encouraging that I feel more prepared than ever to invest more.

@John DeMayo  thanks for the encouragement.  

@Jay HinrichsI would encourage you to listen to more of the podcasts if you have time ... they are fun and provide useful info at the same time. 

I have been going to many RE meet up groups to get encouragement and I got back into social media, reading RE blogs and books to try and find my way back.

I have been going to many RE meet up groups to get encouragement and I got back into social media, reading RE blogs and books to try and find my way back.

You will have to identify the following Attorney: to define and create initial business structure and entity for the company CPA: ·To help create methodologies for tracking revenue and expenses Real Estate Agent: provide access to list of properties that match your criteria Property Management: Initially, I would encourage you to manage your own property so that you know what it takes before you hire a property management company Appraiser:·To help define comps and reasonable market value when dealing with non-typical properties or non-typical investments Insurance Agent: to provide insurance on investments Mortgage broker or lender The following maintenance and repair companies/people should be identified prior to making a purchase: ·General Contractor, Landscaping, Handyman, Plumber, Electrician, Cleaning Service, Carpenter etc.

I know very little regarding the ins and outs of your industry but am very excited and encouraged by the material I've read here so far.