The hard parts are setting up the relationships and trust in that team necessary to be able to execute on the plan, and making sure that the deals still pencil with all of the people involved. 

We have generally 12 meetings each month in various areas of NJ and they are for all levels of real estate investors - newbie's to seasoned. 

I often listen to Joe Fairless and almost done with his Best Real Estate Advice Ever book, highly recommend it to all level investors.This week I should be visiting the O State to view homes near the Plaza District.

Trust me

I would say learn all you can and know yourself to your risk level.

You need to understand the deeper, emotional component beyond their surface-level goals.2.The power of referralsCurrent investors referring you to their network is a great statement about you and puts you well ahead.

I figure out where I want the bottom of the cabinet to be, then I screw a 2X4 into the studs (using a level so they're straight) so the top of the board is at the same spot I want the bottom of the cabinets.

It’s common to see some level of fees.  

Deals are around but the entry point varies from area to area as well as competition level.

Also, we try to group prospective tenants in a time frame of one hour, and pay a trusted person in the area to be there, unlock the door, give the prospects feature sheets and an application with details/instructions on our rental process, which we supply.