I've read about analysis paralysis and feel eager to get started with investing, but also want to put in the proper amount of time upfront to learning all of the basics and building a solid foundation of knowledge.

You may find in some areas your listing goes off the first page of listings within a day or so and many viewers are not going to page 2 so keep your ad fresh by updating.2.Attorneys or Closing Agents– Attorneys or Closing agents are a great source because they are closing the loans for the hard money lenders and know the people who are paying cash.

Very respectfully, what is the source of your list?

Do I wait and save up for a down payment (which could take a year or two) or take from both of those sources so I can get started much sooner?

This forum has been such an awesome source of RE knowledge for me and any feedback is greatly appreciated.

This forum has been such an awesome source of RE knowledge for me and any feedback is greatly appreciated.

Not every distressed owner is looking to sell, those that are may be getting marketed from multiple sources or want to sell traditionally.In terms of follow up, I typically try to bring written offers directly to sellers if they are local, and if not I do mail them.

So, how do I expand on the subject to properly tell the story correctly?

That money has no effect on any medicare eligibility, but If she (or the rest of you) want to eventual have medicade paying for her housing, the proper procedure is for her to spend that $52K first.

Again, ask about this up front. finding a good, reliable, fair money source is crucial to success.