The funny thing is that when I'm in the middle of trying to get a deal done...it becomes the most important thing in my life and I never stop thinking about how I can come out ahead..when I lose out on deals that i really wanted to make work,I go into basically a full depression mode for a few days.

Sets the right expectations/mindset needed going forward - basically, there is nothing easy, no shortcuts and a strategic plan is essential to your success.I read the book after reading a lot of blogs, BP and a couple of other books (Millionaire Real Estate Investor) so I didn't find it particularly useful.

Arktavious, that was basically my point.

Roughly $400 a month - or 5k a year in my pocket which basically pays for a nice vacation for my family every year.You might be able to check with them about an umbrella policy as well.

I searched the house online for some basic information, but was wondering if anyone could give me some suggestions of what financial specifics I should request from her in order to determine if the property is worth looking into further.

Of course, the basic always apply- pulling comps, check rental rates, tax records, look at the chain of title, etc.

This is very basic - any professional marketer will tell you this.

Job is basically the same beyond that.

That's a big factor, especially somewhere with cold winters like PA, if the heat were paid by the landlord.

You could have electric heat, so no need to consider heating fuel unless you want to use some other fuel source.