But at the end of the day, even if I have to replace a furnace every month at 2k, I'm still making an overall profit for the month.And thats where I believe the proof lies that you will make money in landlording overall - not just on the appreciation and principal paydown.

Mehran, Pod Cast #25 has been the first one on my list for a week or so, but am trying to figure out how to load it into iTunes (technology is another learning curve ;-).

When you lie to people (or let them think something that is untrue), you tarnish your name and reputation, as well as the reputation of the industry as a whole.Be honest.

Where will the job growth be in future industries like technology and so forth.

Hi,My names Philip Sigillito and I guess I kinda lied in the title.

My name is George and I'm an income property investor and real estate technology entrepreneur (owner of RentMetrics).

Mark just wrote a great post about this exact subject very recently:http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/07/27/how-being-a-real-estate-agent-gets-me-more-deals/In fact, if you search the site for "get real estate license" you'll find tons of threads on this conversation.I will say that I believe the answer to this question does partially lie in your strategy.

*sigh* technology sometimes!

The sellers might lie to you but a very few will have the b#lls to lie to the IRS.

Its amazing how much info peope give away for free.In Fort Bend county you can find traffic tickets and minor citations if you lknow where to look.DPS criminal and sex offender registry.Google and Bing them with combinations of their name, employer, city and any other clues you get from facebook or talking with them.Divorces, lawsuits filed, been sued, ANYTHING I can find that shows habits, instability or that they lied.