I got a business degree in college that emphasized real estate in 1980.  

Also, since the property is vacant, we knew the Seller would want to close ASAP (so as not to incur carrying costs for too long), so we proposed a 19-day closing (13 days from waiving the financing condition), which the Seller jumped at.All this to emphasize my original comment that it really depends on what you're interested in, and what your means are.

I can't emphasize enough to build that relationship away from your computer and phone and in person.

You're responsible for your ultimate direction, but I'd be remiss if I didn't present the risks present that the guru reps didn't emphasize.

I also graduated from college in 1980 in business that emphasized real estate.  

I thought I would make a couple of other points that are important in a general sense, not just for this specifically:To begin with, if this is a buy and hold (ie cash flowing) I wouldn't emphasize the ARV too much.  

I might overstating, or over emphasizing.  

I also went to college, not that it is mandatory, and I got a business degree that emphasized real estate.  

I also went to college, not that it is mandatory, and I graduated with a business degree that emphasized real estate.  

I can't emphasize enough to say that I have done too much reading to not get anywhere!