Networking in real estate investing is vital so don’t be daunted and go to the events!

While all of these are vital for many different reasons my suggestion would be to find what really fits YOUR lifestyle.There is no wrong or right with which direction you take in RE (As long as you do your due diligence of course) just as long as it fits YOUR lifestyle because in the end you need to be happy and confident in what you do and not try to pursue someone else's  direction simply because they have had success in it.One of the best ways to really gain the knowledge you seek is after you pin down you niche really reach out to those in that specific field.

@Mindy Jensen The Colorado Warranty of Habitability statute states, with regard to heating, as follows:  "A residential premises is deemed uninhabitable if it substantially lacks any of the following characteristics: . . . 

I would suggest starting to develop daily habits that will help you to become successful.

Your ability to put together a strong team is vital on the success!

If you want to be a successful real estate investor you need to find a good real estate investment coach, it is vital to set your goals first.

I am a certified 203K General Contractor:  The repair list that the 203K inspector will create is usually whatever it takes to make the property habitable and safe.  

Even if you think they will say no, get in the habit of askinganalyze deals constantly, and then send the good ones to people who might help you outYou need to be prodding this problem from all the angles you can, and do it persistently.

I'm finding I keep choosing things that fall more under a "habit" vs. an actual measurable S.M.A.R.T goal. 

Some say it's vital to keep any tenant deposits in a dedicated account (savings/CD ladder/FDIC-insured accessible thing) so commercial landlord accounting books reflect that this is a definitively separate non-fungible account from other spending accounts.