It could also be worth it to test the market and see what kind of offers you receive. 

I’m looking forward to hearing everyone’s thoughts and advice.Best,Kevin In Pittsburgh at least FHA isn't necessarily a problem, but you can't be super aggressive about you offer price with most sellers unless you're the only one interested/offering. 203k is tough to get accepted, but a typical FHA isn't the worst. 

Having lived in IN for 8 years before moving to Austin TX, I believe this city offers great opportunity now and much potential.

While sophistication of your equity partners (private money lenders) will vary between residential and commercial, the principle of raising private capital is the same.You need to develop your own system which allows a constant stream of PML even when you don't need the funds and/or don't have an active deal under contract.For example; I raise private capital by offering free educational workshops for people with self-directed IRAs.

I made a low offer and it was accepted.

I have been able to buy houses of the MLS because their list price was good and I offered cash without contingencies.

I have an accepted offer on a luxury cabin in the sierras.  

Basically, what these guys did to some of our Real Wealth Network members allegedly is:- GEG showed RWN some of the properties they had renovated and leased out to prove their business model- They told our members via a webinar that they buy, renovate and sell rental properties below market value to investors with 8% cash flow- They said they offer non-recourse financing at 50% LTVIn reality, GEG sold properties that were not always renovated - even if the price point reflected a renovation.

By teaching them how to make money instead of offering a crutch.  

They were asking 450k for it and we offered 420k.