Hopefully you can state simply (and truthfully)  at the end of the showing that you have other interested parties to whom you are showing the property and will let them know in due course.  

You can hear real-world examples of how others have built their investment portfolio and (hopefully) learn to avoid their mistakes.4.

You want someone who works with investors and gets it. 99 percent of real estate agent don't appreciate investors and therefore don't help them the right way.I hope that helps.Happy Thanksgiving~ Always helpful to get some perspective!

Here are the pros as i see it: easy (no purchase necessary, you know the property), likely prop 13 property tax discount, possibly below current rate loan.  

@Greg StrunakA good real estate accountant can save you thousands of dollars by leveraging entity selection and formation, tax deductions, cost segregations, bonus depreciation and tax planning.I recommend finding an accountant who specializes in real estate taxation, business taxation, financial planning and tax planning.You may want to consider working with your accountant remotely to expand your options.I would also recommend looking for a accountant willing to work with you throughout the year.

For anyone starting out in real estate, I hope my story gives you a sense of what to expect (the good and the bad!)

Do they include energy tax benefits within their study?

I utilize a PO Box as well.It wouldn't be hard for our tenants to find out where we live (tax assessor's online tool) ~ But for $50/yearly ... it gives me a bit more piece of mind :)

Unlike a mortgage the interest on your loan will not be tax deductible.

Although I don't have much experience in this field yet, I am passionate about real estate and hope to continuously learn and grow in this industry.