First step is to determine ARV; pull comps, talk to realtors that know the neighborhood.

Make sure you spread either of these smoothly and evenly to minimize final step because they are much more difficult to sand than drywall mud.Post back if you gave any more questions.Good luck

Also - here's a couple articles you might enjoy:The 21 Best Real Estate Investing Books Ever How to Rent Your House: The Definitive Step by Step GuideSeeya around!

Getting to know my market is my first step - and what I'm working on now.

The only way I've heard of stepping in without some type of loan or down payment was by wholesale.

And what my next step should be?

Damaged a watermelon plant that my husband was growing with care for 2 months (stepped on it) by trespassing the easement boundaries (the watermelon plant was OUTSIDE of the easement area).2.

@Gavin Welch,I think what he is trying to say that everyone was making $20K plus on each deal, and the gurus step of off the greyhound and said all I need to do is make $10K on each deal, and everyone gets up set.

Now, I'm not trying to step on anybody's shoes but I'm having trouble grasping the concept of the 2% rule.

What an exciting step for you to go full time.