I liquidated a majority of my stock market/mutual fund holdings slowly since Aug (I think stock market is near a correction as well) and have picked up 5 properties in Central WI..  3 duplex, 2 SFR..  

If it is a really good deal, is there anybody you trust to be there that you can communicate with over the phone everyday.

You are absolutely correct you do not need to pay $1495.

It’s a good start toward getting deals done correctly.

Bigger Pockets is a great place to network, learn about the real estate investing business, and get deals done correctly.

Communication skills3.

and any advice on training or communication tactics? 

Michael was also correct in stressing “get the money working”.

Vidya, you can take advantage of the free resources BP has to offer as well as connect with other experienced investors to get ideas as well as get your deals done correctly the first time.Congratulations on your real estate investing career, and I wish you the best of luck!

Also, I took my repairs and vacancy down to 5% do to it being a complete rehab and the area is located near a military base and college.I am using a Hard Money lender and I added in the points correctly but I didn't put it as interest only as it should be.I did forget the insurance piece.