Whistle-blowers can sometimes claim a cut of what a company disgorges if they provide information used in a successful SEC investigation.His report about RAD to the SEC is among 11 complaints he has filed with the agency.

If that is the case, I would encourage you to intentionally start making connections with successful real estate investors.

We have talked about parking availabilty in another thread, and it is an often overlooked amenity whose lack can torpedo an MTR's success.

My developer client successfully defended the initial challenges and settled on this having PE rights, so he shifted the site plan to avoid the issue.

If you're expecting property owners to sell their home to you at a discount, you'll need to earn their trust - whether that be by demonstrating a successful track record with purchasing/selling similar deals OR by meeting them face to face and separating yourself from the dozens of local investors and realtors.Lastly, I'd recommend searching past posts related to this topic as well as checking out books related to your target investment strategies.All the best!

As a newbie, I need someone to guide me from the beginning to try to avoid mistakes and hopefully be very successful.

Personally, I've had success in Linden, Southern Orchards, South of Main, Driving Park, and Franklinton to name a few neighborhoods in Columbus. 

Quote from @David Martoyan: Has anyone here successfully adjusted their strategy to focus on finding deals that don’t follow the traditional ARV formula?

I faced numerous hurdles and stressful moments, but I persevered and built a successful approach.To tackle this challenge, I recommend starting early by building relationships and seeking investors.

seems to me folks can just share in the success stories threads thats where you go to talk about your wins and let folks know what your up to..