They will at the very least open your eyes to how much you have to learn so you don't get burned on a deal.

And it is incredible to me that something like this could happen with no one catching the error!

If I am not present for an inspection etc, I expect my agent to be my eyes and ears etc. 

I'll keep my eye out for commercial investors looking out of state.

I've kept an eye on what real Estate is doing around me since I bought in 09.

Also keep a eye on Milwaukee.

I will keep my eyes open new opportunities while saving for that first deal.

if not go out and get you one and then make sure you stay on top of the little stuff- schedules and contractors- that's the stuff that will eat your lunchdon't waste your money on insider news- get yourself a project for you first- then try something bigger- a flip- see if this is something you want to do- its not all about the money you got to like it or you will never make it- like any other job either you love it and stay or you hate it and walkit will definitely show up I know people that thought they were going to get rich doing real estate and they live with their in-lawsmake a plan and ask yourself some serious questions before you jump inenjoy I need to go see houses and get an eye for what actually needs to be done.

Then again, if funding really is an issue, maybe begin with something more manageable and working your way up from there, keeping your eye on the prize.

They may be wanting to sell something they have their eye on and just need a little help, so long story short, "Depends".