Real Estate Agent Charlotte Laws, who specializes in Studio City, Sherman Oaks, Woodland Hills, Valley Glen, Valley Village and the San Fernando Valley) explains the first steps in acquiring rental properties. She has turned hundreds of average people into successful investors. Charlotte's website is www.YourTopBroker.com She can be reached at Prudential California Realty at 818.755.1000, ext. 312. Music with permission by Gavin Courtie & Liz Radford, Notepad Music Publishing.