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Venturing into the world of property rental can lead to a fulfilling, rewarding experience. Before you hit that sweet success point, however, you need to be prepared for what lies ahead. Contrary to most reality real estate TV shows, where houses are flipped or rehabbed in an incredibly short period of time, filling the owner’s pockets just as rapidly, it takes a lot of hard work — and often failure — to become a successful real estate investor.Knowing what to anticipate, and potential pitfalls you might encounter along the way, can help you successfully navigate the world of real estate investment. According to landlordstation.com, 89 percent of Americans are non-investors. Of the remaining population, 3 percent (7 million) of Americans think of themselves as real