I am gaining focus but still have several important pieces to put together.

I just have not made piece with owning property 2000 miles away ... but 15+% cash on cash will help me get over that.

I had a piece of land tied up near Albertsons I was going to build 8 four-plexes on but title wouldn't insurance an easement and I was not comfortable moving forward.

Originally posted by Steve Babiak:Some further reading where you might just find the answer you seek:http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/87/topics/61286-scripts-for-calling-on-sellersSteve, do you have these threads in your back pocket written on a piece of paper?

Some things cannot be pieced into a neat little step by step checklist, and many real estate strategies fall into that category.

They also learn how to comp and other pieces of Due diligence.When I close on a deal they've been a part of (in any capacity) they get a bonus.

First investor's stake is 20k, he will make 9K and the other two investor's stake is 10k a piece and they will both make $4500.

If you want a lasting repair, your best bet is to cut out a section of the drywall and put in a new piece that spans a few studs on each side of the crack.Cost: patch job should be $30 to $50, or more depending on your negotiating.Cutting out a large section and putting in a new piece would probably be $150-$250.The wall texture will also determine how good the finished product blends and how long it will take.

Of the 3 calls I generated from our test mailing of 274 pieces, 1 was a duplex with renters in it, the other was a condo with a renter in it, and the third was a SFR with a primary owner in it.

The best piece of advise I can give is to stay active on the site and forums, you will learn so much more by engaging the community.