For a 203k loan, you’ll want to target areas that have properties needing work but also a strong potential for appreciation after rehab.

.: Its typical for real estate investors to hire a private home/building inspectors to inspect a real estate property before they buy it.

I’m a super eager wannabe real estate investor, my largest barrier is my lack of start up funding.

Good afternoon,I joined this group after listening to Brandon Turner's "The Book on Managing Rental Properties."

We live in Northern Florida and manage our 10 long term rentals and do flips in northern Florida and we decided not to go that route with this south Florida home after we started digging into it.  

I prepare my taxes myself and cannot find a way to reduce my tax burden through real estate. 

Made some pocket change after fees Lessons learned?

After two years of occupancy, qualifying for the tax exemption, and benefiting from appreciation, we chose to sell and reinvest the funds.

I have since passed my Real Estate License Exam and plan to be more active in the forums.

That has nothing to do with your portrayal of the real estate profession.