Of course ,it will all vary a little bit depending on what part of the country you're in, but you need to be a sponge for information ,keep learning and it will get easier and easier.

I still have a couple realtors looking for me, but I have decided to try direct marketing to select neighborhoods that I am targeting by sending a "we buy homes" letter.

The book Weekend Millionaire is targeted at RE investors who have a day job during the week.

Do you focus on the big projects first (i.e. kitchen) or prefer to cover the easier tasks right away, such as painting the bedroom?

If you find some listings here that are in or near your target area drive by them and find the listing agent.

It is much easier to find a desperate seller than to try to turn a retail sale into a deal.I would suggest joining your local REIA (real estate investors association) and making friends with the SUCCESSFUL investors in your area.

If I can't buy it at a price that meets my target, I simply won't buy it.

If you haven't, I'd spend some time getting out and looking closely at your target areas.

Well I have plenty of advice when it comes to finding and targeting the right NOS properties.

etc.These questions will help you target your houses to the buyers it makes the best fit for.