I think the key to passing is cram your classes into the shortest period of time possible, and once you are done with all your pre-license classes (90hrs) take your tests right away while information is still fresh. 

(all my leases roll in summer for this reason).

Had a blue spark mic, presonus pre-amp, I think it's called BX 20 or something studio speakers, shure headphones, and studio one software program.

I haven't done too much digging, but from what I've gathered, it seems like 1-1.2mil will get you around 6k in rent roll which would be a cap ex of 5ish% a year (much lower than your returns).

I am a Newbie and found a couple of properties in the pre-foreclosure stage.- Both are estate properties under a county guardianship.- Both are in the early stages of NOD (Notice of Default).- Properties are in good condition, just a little touch to increase their selling price.Questions ?  

Many years ago I coined the term "pre-probate" for real estate investors to understand that probate is (for the buyer) a title problem.If you are contracting to buy the asset, CA laws provide for a summary probate for a gross estate date of death value under $150K.

I see homes in 'pre-foreclosure' and have seen a couple listed at the local Sheriff's weekly sale where the bank keeps them generally by bidding. 

THE INVESTOR'  I have hundreds of pre-foreclosure clients i followup with on a monthly basis.  

I'd like to hear from other investors on what their long term plans are and also those in retirement how have you changed your business model pre & post retirement?

When I explain wealth accumulation through real estate, having other people purchasing property for you, it sounds fanciful and I get a lot of rolled eyes.Forget 'em.