As Ryan said, education is the key.

Renee,Welcome to the boards.

The key is that my partner and the other succesful stories took action which is the true key element.

You really need to establish what the seller is responsible for, otherwise it's all on you, and you'd best protect your own interest by either starting the eviction or trying a very quick "cash for keys" offer.Either way, you need to impress upon the tenant that they DO owe you starting TODAY, and you mean business.

Not only will they know which banks to call, they may be able to introduce you to the key person at that bank!

Learning how to negotiate with sellers and buyers will be one of the keys to your success as a real estate wholesalerGood negotiation with the seller will save you money on the purchase home.

Welcome to the boards.

For your kitchen, if you must replace cabinets, give serious consideration to plywood boxes, vs particle board.

Appreciation OK, so I cheated, but the point is if you have these key components going for you, your portfolio will grow and so will your profitability.

#29 - Establish few key quality/meaningful connections by providing value vs. high quantity of "business cards/faces" in order to propel your REI business.