Being nice to a childish tenant hurts them more than if you played their game.

I have been trying to break into the investment game for quite a while now and I truly feel that it's now or never.

The directions for doing that do not come in any guru seminar, book, story or song sang by anyone on the internet.

My name is Justin and I am slowly trying to get back in the game.

I say ok, I think I can come up with say 10K to get "skin in the game" which should cover the 4 points easily on the type of deal I am looking at.

Do what you know and enjoy, getting creative doesn't necessarily make you more money, it likely means you are taking on more risk and playing a game you aren't prepared for.Everyone's goal in real estate is to create a machine, where in, you stick $1 in the front and it spits $1.20 out the back. 

Believe it or not, I've had applicants who didn't have internet access or even an email account. 

Usually it's a case of beer, or tickets to a Cardinals game, but never cash.

I like your game plan Matt!  

Seems like a good way to get your feet wet, get in the game, and start saving up for the next one.