You will waste a lot of time trying to get it to fit together.

, and a few other things I'm sure I wasted money on.

Unfortunately, they no longer had interest in selling to me... and well I know that the competition is fierce out there, so Im wondering what is the best way to actually find homeowners and keep them.Is direct mail a waste of time?

I have read Preston's e-book and even though it's overpriced imo( i got it for free) it has some solid info in it...now if only wholesaling was as easy as he makes it out to be...lol

As to the other post to call and get a comp check, most appraisers will do this for there good clients few will give you the time of day if you just call at random looking to waste there time.

Also if we have any bad ideas or you think we are wasting our time let us know.

I do that.I have several other business interests, although I realized recently that I was spread to thin and recently divested some of those interests to get more focused.I recently have dabbled a little in the FOREX area with some solid success.

They only take good shots and play solid defense... even against Kobe Bryant.

Some of the other factors include your tolerance for risk, your investment goals, your available capital and time, equity, current vacancy, and repairs needed.Is a 15% Return On Investment (ROI) sufficient for you if its a solid commercial tenant that will be there for the next 5 years and you don't have to worry about putting any on-going time or money into the management or upkeep of the property?

(just kidding) a professional investor only wants the numbers. and they make decisions QUICKLY. they'll give you a yes or no on a property quick. a newbie will mull it over and waste time.