But I want to hear from individuals on the forum as well.What are you looking for in an agent?

Thank you Rich, I will start doing all of that.

I did some things right with that first rental (scheduling an open house instead of individual appointments, for example, and screening applicants) but there's definitely room for improvement.

For most people investing in real estate it is a long slow process that takes what you might view as a life time.Many individuals beginning set lofty monetary goals that are not realistic.Your goal should be to...................

I don't know any rich wholesellers that never kept some properties.

I agree with Rich, flipping in that area is a better option than holding.

@Harley Jean-Jacquesas a non licensed individual I would1.

Don't pay for any secret to  get rich, real  estate is full of scammers, many are referred to as gurus.I'll urge you to take a professional  approach, learn real estate, then how we deal in real estate.

Then, suck it up and go speak with the individual or individuals who spoke about the strategy that you found interesting.  

I listened to an audible for Rich Dad, Poor Dad just last year and played the Cashflow game on the iPad.