I know numerous people who are absolutely crushing it right now.  

Numerous books are one source, for on the go podcasts are outstanding including BP, Joe Fairless and others.

A Hybrid contract of sale... a way to close more transactions by joint venture A commercial contract of sale, 3 pages with special buyer requirements related to environmental conditions, existing suppliers, surveys, buried oil tanks and other conditions that must be known to make a profitable and safe transaction An option agreementAn informational pocket pack with 52 options to financing and control a building without conventional financingBlank checks, pens, carbon paper, A list of referencesDisclosures for lead paint and other state or federal requirementsCell phone with camera to take pictures of the nice things and negative aspects of the property and to take a picture of the contract to email confirmation to seller and to your title company or lenderA gift, something for the seller to remember you by, I give Indian Head Nickels away, pens, note pads.Blank addendum forms - these are used to attach to your purchase agreements (you don't want a lot of chicken scratching on your contracts; use them to write some of the following; 1.

Numerous academics and financial scientists have proven that stock pickers underperform their respective indices. 

Things I highlight, I want there to be large numerical dollar figures in - you're paying taxes on this, but it'll help with your future purchasing power. 

There are definitely numerous ways to achieve wealth in real estate and we all have our own ways.It is my personal belief that cash-flow is the most important aspect, far more than capital gains.

Doing all oil-rubbed bronze hardware/lighting/fixtures, so I've got them coming in from various suppliers (Home Depot/amazon/surplus stores).I scored a major steal from the Habitat Restore on a prehung exterior door for 75 bucks and two 24" interior doors for 26 bucks (total).

You should explore those options; there are numerous threads already on BP that discuss this and the variety of services that offer to do this. 

It is a huge space and could definitely be profitable as is being a storage unit, or numerous units.

Thru numerous PMs and phone calls I'm closing in on my first deal.My question is what financing strategy should I employ.