I wouldn't want to walk in his shoes even for a day.

I try to think what data I would want to have if i was in your shoes. 

I wish I were standing in your shoes right now :).

If I was in your shoes I would consider getting into a trade that would help with real estate investing, like HVAC, plumbing, or electrician.

@Matt Prater I am just starting out too but if I were in your shoes I would try and find a partner or try and work for someone who does larger appt complexes because that's my end goal to have a lot of doors under one roof.

If I was in your shoes I would network locally to find a skilled attorney that could, at a minimum, negotiate the fees and criminal issues down.

My supervisor told me my shoes look dirty and are "unprofessional".

Here are some additional methods to help you find off-market deals:Networking: Make connections with other investors, real estate professionals, and possible sellers by going to regional real estate meetings, networking events, and industry conferences.Direct Mail Campaigns: To connect with homeowners in certain neighborhoods or with particular property attributes, create a tailored direct mail campaign.Driving for Dollars: Identify foreclosed or distressed properties by physically driving or strolling around neighborhoods.

It will be scratched up by rocks stuck in shoes, dirt, people moving in/out, etc.

I would first try to makes friends (Bigger Pockets is your greatest resource) in the market you have chosen to invest in, fly out there to see it and meet people and get driven around, and get a feel for what you're getting yourself into.In my opinion, and this is coming from someone who has been in your shoes, is to meet the Turn Key people 1st so you can see the brand new units and get the shock of how nice they are out of your system because most of the time it doesn't matter; the units likely either cost too much and come with strings attached in the form of a crappy property management contract.