Mary Hopkins

Be leery of any deal that will take a great deal of your time. If it takes a long time, it may not be as good of a deal as you think. You are missing out on seeking out new (and potentially better) deals, and there's no guarantee that the current one will actually close.

Always know that real estate investing is something to be taken very seriously. The sooner you start, the better off you will be. Get yourself established in the community before you make connections and save money for it. This will help lay groundwork for later successes.