Congratulations... and now I know why you were in such a bad mood this morning.Thanx for reinforcing one of the primary lessons every investor must know...Control every aspect of the deal!

Background for those that don't know me: I am a full time real estate investor and I have invested in nearly every aspect of real estate.

It lists all aspects of the home and it's systems and being a spreadsheet - it can be easily edited and pared down as needed for each home.

As a newbie my main fear is in the legal area mostly in the aspect of contracts.

As I've been saying, the socialists want to control every aspect of our lives (both personal and business).

Think of it like a Biggerpockets radio hour.A live feed for biggerpocets audiences, maybe even tied into the pro account as it has a kind of networking aspect to it.Make replying available pro members or certain influential members who have proven themselves (kind of like a round table board) to keep things civil.

My point is not to discourage you from becoming a landlord (I am one, amoungst other aspects) but to open your eyes and prepare you for what you are about to encounter.

I have learned over the past 7 years that I can control many aspects of real estate investing... and do it well enough to ensure my profits now and in the future.But the one thing in real estate I cannot control is appreciation.

On the psychological side, you can choose to live in an area with other aspects (schools, parks, access to highways) that you may not be able to afford if purchasing a house.

Solicitation of investors.You can invite investors to come to an educational event, and talk about different aspects of RE investing.