It takes YEARS to be able to develop the skills to not only take the appropriate risks, but to also increase your chances of making those risks pay off.

First you have to develop the system to find the picks that likely will work for you. Craigs List is one of about 20 tools I use to make this happen.

Next you have to develop the skills to be able to spot the treasures. This was literally a needle in a haystack amongst a very limited and vague ad.

Lastly, you have to develop the skills to determine: ”Am I going to spend $10 in gas to chase down a $100 asking pile of garbage, or a $20 asking diamond in the rough”