If that's true in your jurisdiction too, that ever accruing interest might motivate your deadbeat.  1% per month forever - and that's a long time!

I hawked Zillow for sale by owners and called her as soon as I saw her post it, she was a tired landlord that was highly motivated to sell.

Audible is nice because I can listen pretty much anytime I want...while I'm driving, working around the house, sitting around doing nothing, etc.It may sound cheesy but I like Grant Cardone books a lot - his energy  (he does his own reading) helps keep me motivated!  

It’s very achievable, but I highly recommend getting some education before doing anything else.

You came to the right place to learn more about real estate and connect with other motivated investors.

I'm very motivated to become established in the world of real estate, and I’m wondering what advice people may have on doing this at a young age?

How would I begin to start a conversation with these owners and what would motivate them to want to sell it at all?

With interest rates inching upward, and experts expecting further rate increases on the horizon, motivated buyers are hoping to lock in their home purchases to take advantage of what are still historically low rates.

It sounds like you are motivated.

Fewer buyers are in the market and sellers will usually have specific motivations to list now instead of waiting until the spring.