So for someone to tell that it took them close to a year to do their first deal its not surprising nor is it far fetched.   

Surprisingly, the rental market in Geneva is great if you have the right properties in the right locations.

Passively earn that amount each month + 10% for surprises and the rest is, as the guy who taught me the business likes to say, all scoreboard.

(You'd be surprised at how many people we get here who just want to read a couple paragraphs and then call themselves investors :)Here's a list to get you started:http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/04/14/best-real-estate-books/If you can be more specific on what type of book you're looking for (landlording, flipping, general real estate, general business, financing, investing math, etc) -- we can probably give you some more specific recommendations.

So yeah not a bit afraid to do low-ball take it or leave it offer.Dave has done remodels for his job mostly in NE and SE (Dekum triangle and Woodstock - not surprising ...) 

You'll be surprised what you come across, or WHO you come across. 

I've had a few applicants act offended/surprised that I didn't want to rent to them with 500 credit scores, past eviction etc.  

You'd be surprised how many people scour the classifieds for work on a daily basis just to put a few dollars in their pocket.Offer $20 for someone to take pictures and do a video walkthrough.

Surprisingly, no one has come back to the thread and complained.

I'm surprised at the number of contractors I meet on jobs  that are in the real estate game.