The good ones that do answer often have solid relationships in place.

In Alabama, pair online with on-the-ground: pull niche lists from your county data (pre‑foreclosures, code violations, probate, tired landlords), then work them with a simple weekly rhythm: call, text, mail, and drive for dollars to verify distress.

He has no skin in the game. 

You absolutely have to get your minimum 30 days' notice, but how you handle the rest will define your reputation.The Game Plan: Be Human, Collect What's Fair1.

The ones that do well are the ones that stand out — themed homes, heated pools, game rooms, great photography, and top-tier management.

Julie - you're in a good position in having a paying job and being able to qualify for a loan.

I have a couple buildings in New London and a couple in Mystic.

I don't agree with not having skin in the game.You are borrowing other people's money to get involved in real estate or oil and gas.If you don't pay the note, they will take the property / investment away.

So I require skin in the game (average is 5% to 15%) to offset this.

The property closes in the next two weeks at the time of this writing and I'm doing a 1031-exchange.