I have been teaching Real Estate on and off for several years.  I teach creative       ways to buy and sell property.  I am an expert in Contract law and Real Estate law.I live in Phoenix, and plan to live out my life...

Many investors in your area actually team up and invest in other markets throughout the country where the returns are so much better.

@Alexander Forrester, you will need a "boots on the ground" TEAM who you trust.

Luckily, the post said "we are looking for a highly-motivated and organized individual with interest in real estate to join our team! 

You also need a team.  

I am on the support team.

Some folks are willing to partner with newbies - it's all about relationship building and building your team.

You are right Drew eventually I am going to find an agent , loan officer, and handyman , so that I can develop a team of people to accomplish my goal,and I only have one goal and that is to purchase a 4unit property before I retire within a year or two, Thanks guys for your response..

It is actually easier than new construction when you have the right team.

Here are the Numbers:Listed: $98,000 Assume they have a full price offer of ($98,000- (6%commission+1.5-3%misc closing costs) = $89,180-$92,120 would be the net to the bank depending on actual closing costs (it is unlikely that it will actually be 9% but...)I was going to write up an offer for $85,000 plus all closing costs (capped at 9% of offer). so my offer would be up to $92,650 net to the bank (at best).Q3: Is the above a stronger offer than the offer they may be getting at full asking price less closing costs?