The next step is learning the market well enough to feel comfortable.  

There's a balance there though...learn enough so that you fell comfortable, understanding the fact that people who have been doing this 20 years still don't know everything.All the best luck to you sir!

you can google prom note and do yourself  unless you have some complicated scenario.you can also buy them at any good office depot type store  same place you buy generic contracts and leases etc etc.Usury is the rate of interest that is allowed to be charged again just google in your state.but if your more comfortable having an attorney do it.. then by all means.. but certainly not necessary if you have a basic understanding of these things.

The seller has just been letting it sit at her fax machine, waiting for the escrow officer he is comfortable with to return.

I currently reside in Palm Beach and being a new REI this is where I would feel more comfortable with my investments rather than out of state at least until I'm more comfortable and experienced.

Like I said, not for most people, but sometimes forcing yourself out of your comfort zone is the only way one will ever do the things they've been longing to do. 

Personally, I would feel comfortable living here, but this is just based on my perception of the area and the apparent quality of the nearby units/yards/etc.

If someone asks you a question you aren't comfortable answering, simply tell them you prefer not to share that info, as there's a limited number of properties in the area you work, but maybe give advice that is helpful but more generic.As for thinking that having a certain bank balance makes you a smarter, better, investor than others, it just isn't true.

My tenant said he doesn't feel comfortable having prospective tenants in the house and asked to wait until they move out before showing the house.It's 3/20 today and they're supposed to move out on 3/31 (lease ends).

Age has nothing to do with that: if you won't feel comfortable sending your wife/girlfriend/mom over to the property at night.