This will help you close deals faster.Focus on marketing and lead generation to find motivated sellers—direct mail, driving for dollars, and online marketing all work well here.Know your numbers—being able to accurately assess the value of properties and make solid offers is key.Network with other investors and professionals—attend local REI meetups, connect with title companies, and build relationships with hard money lenders.Feel free to reach out if you ever want to chat more or exchange ideas!

So she would have earned say 5% on her $280k (from a traditional sale after commissions.)  

Face-to-face connections can quickly build trust and often lead to referrals.2.Online Groups & Forums:Utilize Facebook groups, LinkedIn communities, and other local online networks dedicated to real estate investing.

When you draw from the equity, you are "borrowing" it from the bank and have to pay interest.If you borrow against the equity at 7% interest and then loan it out at 15% interest, you are earning a positive 8%. 

Have these guys ever heard of Quicken or any of the online personal finance programs available to track spending?

I think eventually a VR set up will be common online or at RE offices.

You can also check their reviews online at Google, Facebook, or Yelp.

I found them on line and wondering how was your experience if you ussed them.response would be appreciated

It's not investing anymore in the earning sense, it's more so a high interest savings account.

for me it was income potential of earning commissions instead of salary.so at 18 I got my RE license.. and while it was a bit of a chore getting going as it is for most agents..