The truth of the matter is that real estate investing - at least owning real estate for profit - is a pretty passive endeavor.  

Good luck with your endeavors! 

You can also try to view this as a learning opportunity (which it is) that will serve to make your future investing endeavors that much easier.

Good luck with your endeavors! 

Finding a neighborhood where you feel comfortable working with clientele that fit your personality is an ingredient to success for any type of real estate investing endeavor. 

The only problem is that it can become a risky endeavor.

But certainly there are those that do it for something to do no question.. having owned 4 brokerages over a long 4 decade career and having probably 500 plus agents work for me over the years.. its much like any other endeavor  you have the top 10% and then the top 20% between them they make 80% of the revenue..

Lending in OH does tend to bumping up against this.Best wishes on your endeavors. 

What are you willing to give up to succeed, like insecurity, fear, procrastination, pessimism, etc.Original on my BP Blog is here.http://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/3/blog_posts/19-read-this-daily-if-you-are-a-rei-i-do-Lastly, if you are REALLY struggling, look here.http://reiskills.evsuite.com/mentalvitamins-1-best-profile/May God Bless Your Endeavors and Your Dreams.Brian

The MLS offers a well-organized database of available properties, often with comprehensive information and images, streamlining the process for prospective investors"Conversely, the endeavor to secure larger properties calls for a different strategy – direct engagement with property owners.