Unfortunately, bad things do happen with regularity in the rental property business.

Because if you can then do this...Go to Home Depot, or any other big box reno store.

I still haven't closed on my first deal, but I am now making offers and getting out there every weekend, researching during the week after my regular job.And that is my 2 cents worth on Rich Dad Mentoring.

Oh, no I wouldn't plan on retiring on 40k - I'm just saying if we spent that, then we would have $0 to live on is all :) I am going to the book store today and find some books on REI.

So get a good realtor in who will get it listed and sold for you.Also for your supplies go to Home Depot or any other major home renovations store and get a Home Depot card.

r2: Thank you for the book recommendations, I'll pick them up at the store tomorrow.

As for getting your credit report and FICO, go to:http://www.biggerpockets.com/credit-report.htmlAs for establishing credit, getting store credit cards is always a good way to start.

I did add-on the Customer Manager program to be able to store more contacts for each tenant, but other than that I can do it all in QB Pro.

Who needs big box stores anymore?

But there are lots of examples of things like dark Walmarts, where Walmart closes a store (maybe because they opened a superstore nearby) but keeps paying on the original lease until it expires, sometimes years later.A couple of things to think about:1.