Important rule to remember

Long term real estate investing is about people and relationships, not about property. Sure, you have to have decent property as well, but meeting and knowing the right people is more important. How do you meet these people? You look around and simply introduce yourself and hand them a card. Ask them how you can be of help to them. And remember, finding leads for buyer's lists, seller's list and investor's lists will involve cold calling. But even in winter, cold calling will not give you frostbite on your fingers. So get out there and do it. It is the only way you can succeed and make real estate a business for you to live upon the revenue.