It's plenty of time to fix up the basement and it allows me to add about 1,100 sq ft to this property while keeping the tenants happy in their main level bedrooms. :)

I went the Scott Carson route and found plenty of value in the information he provides.  

As you have probably noticed that there is a bunch to learn on this site.THere are some pretty good videos on YouTube and plenty of books to read.  

There are plenty of deals out there so keep on hitting them hard and you'll get one to stick.

You will need to leave them something to eat and drink when they get there.

The consensus at a panel discussion at last year's IMN conference is that there are over $300 billion in extremely delinquent debt still to be liquidated to the secondary market, plenty to go around for all of us small balance investors. 

Plenty of mistakes along the way have helped me to learn what not to do of course, but I truly believe there are deals there, you just have to be patient and conservative.  

Plenty of deals around the Nashville area and surrounding suburbs.  

I want to start out renting and then eventually get into flipping but need help deciding the best way to get in using the least amount of my own money.I have found plenty of properties in the upstate SC area but with me not jumping in all of the other experienced investors with money are snatching them up.

Find a taregt area for your investment - discuss your goals with your agent and develop a strategy4.) do plenty of drive by's so you know the area and schedule showings with your agent5.) your investor agent will know contractors, property managers and other ressources you needAs for the pre-approval: it's in your own best interest to have financing lined up and ready to go before you look at properties.