They have spent a long time honing very specific skills to make it look that easy. 

I just downloaded the audiobook version yesterday and spent the 4th out on the beach with my headset on.  

I have spent a little change in this arena.

Budget monthly expenses to make sure money was being spent were we wanted it to go and all extra went to the "New House Fund"5.  

As a newbie I would seriously like to see at least a picture of the front of the house so these fine people who have spent their time answering your question really might be able to give solid assistance instead of guessing. 

Hi All,I have been been methodically building my way towards launching my investment strategy and continue to find that my most productive time is spent building strong relationships in the area.

The sellers sold home for 192,000 from a list of 204,000 and have spent about 8,000 in requested repairs from inspection.  

I have a friend who spent $20,000 on a course.

However, my time would be better spent working in a place where I can gain experience in some aspect of real estate.

We have a cool office in downtown Chicago, yet I spent all day working @ a coffee shop meeting w/ clients, some established, some new.