Thanks for the inspiration, knowledge and guts to pull the trigger! 

I met many house flippers and real estate investors, the conversations I had inspired me to want to get into real estate, but the funds aren't where I would like them to be to start investing at the moment.

My kids have been a major inspiration for my interest in REI.

Not what you think you should be doing based on "guru" advice, but what inspired you to get into Real Estate. find that person, then find out if they are willing to be PAID to mentor you.

Just finished reading the book Lifeonaire and what a great inspiration book!

This is very inspirational, I love reading the success stories.

I recently attended a weekend seminar which was very inspirational.

DD then is to exclude each time as a possible risk, or determine the impact of failing the investigation.eg:  numbers show cash flow;  go/no-gounit properly zoned for my intent;  go/no-gocan't get title insurance or clear title; - - puntall encumbrances (2nd, 3rd, liens) understood and declared; go/no-gocan I market/rent at FMV and make a profit; go/no-go roofing; $$$foundation; $$$plumbing, including sewer line inspection; $$$heating & cooling equip; $$needs paint, just a one time expense $broken window, awe heck, smallish, one time expense $go thru the list and PUNT if the pain gets too much(expensive) OR make an offer if you can live with it.

wow really inspiring @Eric m.  

We manage awe Alert all pm activities for landlordS and even PM Companies as outsource .It would benice to ShaRe IDEAS.D.