I've listened to Matt Theriault's podcasts, which I believe are enormously helpful.It was his podcasts that steered me to looking into wholesale real estate, as the no money down/connecting sellers with buyers, concept is attractive.I currently own a contracting business, which as of late has lost its appeal.I know the construction business well and have lived through a pletherea of learned experiences.Not that I'm bored with construction, I'm wanting a seemingly more fluid cash flow business.What I've learned, and frankly want BP's thoughts, is that I'm looking for distressed property or owners as potential sellers.I want to connect those types of opportunities with buyers, who either don't have or want to take the time to find the properties I'm willing to do the work to find.Based on my reading of BP's UBG, understanding what buyers want should be the first step, versus finding sellers and then buyers.And, that a great resource could be county records of cash buyers and that that step would provide potential buyers.Question:Has this approach worked for you?

We are nearing the end of the project and have a few things coming up concerning the refinancing that we need some advice about.Basic rundown of numbers:4 units, each is a 2 bdrm with jack and jill bath(1.5), open concept, at ~1100sqft. 

Like Dave and Michael mentioned, there are tons of books, podcasts, forums, etc. that really helped me understand some RE concepts I was struggling with.

I don't like to step on the toes of those who promote the "yellow letters" concept of finding motivated sellers - but in my opinion they are missing a key element in their marketing.

Same concept- small retail is tough in neighborhoods.

I think it is a great idea to bring together like minded people in your age group to learn together, support each other & to read & discuss the same books concepts etc.  

Custodians are very much at the back end of the structure, and some are more friendly than others to the concept.  

I think this is a cool concept and someone should create a book or educational course behind it because it is so important to teach our children these things.

I earn about 80k between two jobs, one of which is for a mortgage company, so I'm fairly knowledgeable about certain mortgage related concepts.

Some concepts are likely to be similar to multifamily/hospitality so if you also have experience with such new construction, feel free to add to the conversation.