There are also smaller scale meetups available on meetup.comHere are some great books that I have read and have provided some great insight not only in Real Estate, but also in life.Ultimate Beginner’s Guide – Here on BiggerPockers under “Education” then “Guide”Millionaire Real Estate Investor- Gary KellerRich Dad Poor Dad- Robert KiyosakiReal Estate Advantages– Sharon Lechter and Garrett SuttonThe ABCs of Real Estate Investing– Ken McElroyThink and Grow Rich– Napoleon HillThe Seven Habits of Highly Effective People– Stephen CoveyHow to Win Friends and Influence People– Dale CarnegieE-Myth- Michael E.

My thing is I started wholesaling about 7 months ago and I got off to a great start, but unfortunately out of the 5 contracts I had locked in both (A-B and B-C) they all feel through and with RE being my passion it really put a dagger though my heart.

If you don't have all of that, stalling a short sale is a myth and urban legend if a bankruptcy filing doesn't accompany it.

I would Echo what Chris said, and add that things like hiring a property management firm, or a credit enhancement ( 6 mos. - year of debt service in an escrow account) if you had it to tie up,  would help to get the deal done. 

Welcome to BP community, hope all is well.What was my driving force was eating up audio books to speed up the gaining knowledge process, in return I would gather my questions faster for more deeper research.also all podcast/video-blogs from BP, listen to all of them until you start feeling a craving for a certain niche, then focus more on that new found hunger.recommended books:-Profit First-10x Rule-Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investing (free from BP)-Rich Dad Poor Dad-Millionaire Real Estate Agent (known as the Red book within REA's)-Millionaire Real Estate Investor (known as the Blue book within REA's)-4 hour work week-The E Myth for Real Estate InvestorsGood luck, you seek , you will find#keepthehustle #lifeisworthliving #notdreamingitsreality

After the presentation I immediately upgraded my mentality and account from a "normal Joe" to  PRO to enhance my experience and utilize all that BP has to offer. 

Welcome to BP community, hope all is well.What was my driving force was eating up audio books to speed up the gaining knowledge process, in return I would gather my questions faster for more deeper research.also all podcast/video-blogs from BP, listen to all of them until you start feeling a craving for a certain niche, then focus more on that new found hunger.recommended books:-Rich Dad Poor Dad-Millionaire Real Estate Agent (known as the Red book within REA's)-Millionaire Real Estate Investor (known as the Blue book within REA's)-4 hour work week-The E Myth for Real Estate Investors-Profit First-10x Rule-Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investing (free from BP)Good luck, you seek , you will find#keepthehustle #lifeisworthliving #notdreamingitsreality

There is a myth floating around BP and the podcasts that you can get hard money or soft money lending or a loan or gift for MFH down payments.

“You may want to get an attorney to make sure that the listing is expired and you can sell it yourself.”In my the lease to own solution with the seller, the solution has power and value if the seller can avoid paying the real estate commission.

Between you, Jay and Ming my common sense is enhanced.