I would encourage you to stop competing and control your purchases.

In fact, it’s actually encouraged a large number of newcomers to view this venture as a stable career and solid investment strategy. 

I would also encourage you to start thinking of your personal finances and how you will manage them.

@Trevor Davidson I'd encourage you to cold call.

I hope this encourages you as well to continue teaching and blogging. 

I encourage you to think of your rentals as a business owner and treat them as such.

  - There will be a limit on security deposit equal to 1/2 of a months rent.I'll be calling city council today to express my opinion on the matter, and I encourage any other Cbus Landlords and investors to do the same. 

I am encouraged by all the younger people starting out and love to see all the success here. 

If you are looking into wholesale, I would encourage you to have an agent that you have an agreement with to run comps on properties for a fee but it is not necessary for to have representation when coming to the closing table.

Since this is your first property, you can blame your advisor(s), attorney(s), etc. for the policies that are in place and that they're strongly encouraging you to stick to them.