Another thing it gives you is credibility and a certain level of know how in addition to realtor tools and connections.On the opposite side, one thing that may be to your detriment is that when you sell your properties you HAVE to advertise that you are selling as an Owner/Broker.

Take advantage of the wisdom from the members, and the educational tools on this site.IMO, you are in one of the best neighborhoods to invest in around SoCal.

@Jordan Finkelman & @Mantas Kudrinas ,A powerful tool to identify properties are the Miami-Dade and Broward County Zoning Websites.  

Different tools for different jobs.My advice would be to spend some time making strategic relationships with agents in the industry.

Google keyword tool.

I like your idea the best.We recently lost a good number of tools to a thief.

Read rich dad poor dad...but I am not that kind of risk taker...so I did it "my way".I don't do much deals in my slow ten years... but each are different, for education purposes.Condo...new construction...retail commercial complex... free standing retail commercialBuying...renting...selling...options.....contingencyI learn along the way.But a road map is better than just chugging a long in my opinionKey is not be the smartest tool in the shed...surround yourself with knowledgeable ppl

I was working like a dog in a tool and die apprenticeship and making decent money for a young guy.

Here is what the plumber and I did to see if we had a leak, check the house that every single valve is turned off, even the toilets, washer etc.Check the water meter and write down the number.Wait 30 minutesCheck the meter again, if it went up, you probably have a leak.The plumber had a listening tool and thought he found the leak, it was wrong.

I have properties in 3 statesBP has been really helpful and for you guys starting out, how lucky are you to have a tool like this.I've learnt more here in 30 days then my 12 yrs figuring it out on my ownThe biggest difference is, before BP I was learning what is relevant for me.