Newbie writing an offer

[Justin Aguilar]

Hello Biggerpocket members!

    This is actually my first post on BiggerPockets! I like to start off that my brother(Jason) and I are new to real estate investing. Grasping the lingo and such has been a pain!! Although it's been a pain, today has been a great day! Its a warm summer day with a hint of ocean breeze in good ol' California! I cannot complain!

My brother and I are having a couple of hiccups writing up offers to agents on properties that are listed. I know many agents are different. We are having a problem because we do not have POF bank statement. Any advice as how to write a powerful offer? I know the POF will make our offer more appealing, but as of right now we do not have the funds for the POF. I got a statement from my HML, but it wasn't an actual bank statement. Also, what else would you guys advise would make our offers stronger?

    Like I mentioned above, the lingo and documents can be somewhat confusing to a newbie. My agent also asked for my Articles of Corporation as well. Where can I get the articles of corporation? Thanks guys!