Generally these more seasoned sellers are alert for somebody trying to be sneaky about locking a property up under contract and then selling the contract off before closing, aka "wholesalers".

I have found it amazing that from the founder of Bigger Pockets to seasoned investors to newbies... everyone across the board is here with a similar purpose, are willing to answer questions and genuinely want to help others succeed.I could speak all day long about BP but explore and check it out for yourself.

I'm a fairly new investor and my father is a bit of a seasoned real estate professional that remembers the days of lenders loaning money to anyone with a pulse (and even some without a pulse).

The most enjoyable classes I did were for attorneys and seasoned Realtor/real estate types.

Realistically, I can't officially sell it until the end of August anyway because it is a Fannie Mae house (90 day seasoning).

Any other advice from seasoned Colorado investors?

Maybe you can get an end of season discount.

I also agree with the other comments about getting quotes to know general cost and then waiting until slow season for contractors.

So it is a busy season... contractors often don't return calls. you book appointments with them  and they never show up , or show up gives a bid and then say they actually  booked...I have two properties in Kansas City right now that needs exterior and interior paint job.its about 4000-4500 budget for eachI purchase all paintfinally two  contractors bid and ready to do it but  insist on getting 1000 to 2000 upfront  for each property before they start .I am not too excited paying someone I dont know those amounts.can any of you who are experience in rehabs have a creative solution not to losethose contractors but reduce the risk?

Hi I tried searching to see if there were already some posts about this but I couldn't find any so here it goes, if there are feel free to direct me there.This question would be for seasoned investors, or anyone who has experience achieving success and reaching their goals.