excellent counsel here - thanks esp Julie and Jackie - I am interested in Italy to retire in, but not Venice which I do love but...frankly I would like Trieste more as a place to live/invest in.Venice has its own particular structural considerations - esp if it is near a canal / the areas that flood etc - try to visit in more than one season and also at night - sometimes places that are totally quiet and idyllic by day have horrendous noise at night.EU laws also make life difficult for living/investing!

.)- Listened to 102 total BP podcasts (slowly working my way through them all)- Read UBG to wholesaling and several other forum threads / blog posts (Jerry / Michael Quarles are favorite two resources so far)Things I still need to do:- Send out first batch of letters- Finish website- As deals come in, find ways to automate / streamline lead sourcing and tracking- Improve ability to estimate rehab costs (my two rental properties were bought out of REO and cash flow nicely but needed <$5k of rehab each, so have not experience a  major reno yet)- Practice call script, objection handling etc.. to be better prepared for speaking with potential sellersI would greatly appreciate any insights from the seasoned vets out there.

Hello @Kristine VongYou definitely have the right frame of mind in seeking a mentor - a seasoned local investor can be invaluable in helping you learn the tricks of the trade here.Just be careful that you set expectations correctly for yourself and for the mentor - most of the time that I've sought the advice of a mentor, they've directed me to some resource or material.Perhaps this guide, "The Ultimate Guide to Finding Incredible Mentors" can help you start your search for a mentor that will help you in your real estate journey!

@Steven McPherson are more seasoned investors willing to work with newbie to find these undervalued properties?  

There are many higher price homes in my zip code but I think those calls are going to more seasoned agents that have been on Zillow longer.

Sounds like you'd almost have to use the place as your primary residence for a good portion of the non-ski season and then rent it out during the season.  

I'm looking for some seasoned guidance from the BP Nation on how I can improve my situation and move from this ponderous approach to closing on good deals.  

hello...I am looking for answers for questions that a experienced landlord might be seasoned with.If I own a primary house that i have owned since2011, no mtg, this willed thru a trust, want to rent it out for say 5 years...can I move back into at that time and just live there till death without any capital gain issues.i own 2 rentals at this point,luckily I have not had any tenant problems.

@Jay OrlauskiI would be interested in a lunch time meet up, specifically something that is geared towards a more intermediate/seasoned investor.  

My desire is to slowly build wealth through building a track record of credibility with the best players in the market (Be they investors, financiers, Lawyers, CPAs, etc.).I would like to hear from more seasoned investors on the importance of building a network for the long-term.