It was definitely hard being patient, especially listening to/reading about examples of investors who started from zero cash or in personal debt and had tremendous success. 

What’s worked for us in seattle is being patient and creative.

I've been reading through some of the threads and it looks like everyone here is very kind, considerate, and patient which is a perfect environment for learning.So I just wanted to introduce myself and say hello to everyone!

Debbie, the severely obese tenant who stopped paying 3 months before moving out, broke the toilet seat with her weight, and then filed a lawsuit about the broken toilet seat thought she was the best tenant in the world.Every bad tenant I have ever ran across think they are the best tenant in the world. 

So much information that I have to admit I may be approaching the fine line between patient education and paralysis analysis.

The idea of "being patient" was not interesting or sexy to her so I showed her a real life example.

Make several offers per day and be patient and consistent.  

Be patient, it takes time.

We would rather be patient now with our tenant screening than regret taking a chance on someone with red flags down the road.  

One thing that would make your life easier is to surround yourself with top-notch/experienced resident managers who are patient and good at dealing with people.