All Forum Posts by: Rick Strobel

I'm ready to take the first steps to becoming a real estate flipper and investor. For years sitting on the sidelines I'd often wonder about getting my license. As a computer and technology professional it always seemed odd that I'd leave the MLS searching and data analysis to someone else. Anyway, after recently finding this site and seeing what others are saying I've decided 99% that I'm going to get my license.

So my question is: how?

I'm in Kentucky. For years I recall seeing two real estate training companies: A-Pass Weikel and another whose name I don't remember right now. I've searched online a little. I'm finding a loose association of websites that offer totally online training. I'd probably go for that vs going to a class.

http://www.kyrealestateclass.com/realestate/
http://www.realestaterenegade.org/lms/

My current understanding is that I take a course, take a test and find a broker who'll sponsor me. Oh, and send my fingerprints off to the FBI :)

Can anyone help me navigate this maze?

Thanks!

Just completed a big remodel on my home that included removing the textured ceilings in the family room and main hallway. I had the drywall contractor do it along with the rest of the drywall work. Added about $800 to the job. The family room is about 200 sq ft and has a vaulted ceiling with two skylights. The ceiling is almost 11' high in the center and the skylights were another 5' above that.

Fortunately for the workers the family room ceiling had not been previously painted and they were able to power sand it off with an orbital sander with an attached shop vac. It was still a mess.

In the hallway the ceilings had been painted so they sanded them to knock down the high spots then skim coated.

Hi -

I'm a newbie too and was thinking about writing a post with a similar title. But I think I can add a little to your idea.

Keep that first home for a minimum of two years as your primary residence before selling it. Then you won't be taxed on the gain when you sell.

Note, ran to Google to check and be sure this is still accurate and found this more detailed explanation:

http://taxes.about.com/od/taxplanning/qt/home_sale_tax.htm