And even a money-back guarantee can't be trusted -- I constantly read that people have nightmare situations getting their money back from these TV RE gurus.

Originally posted by "charles whitaker":I haven't met a single person that does this job well that saw it on TV and decided to start (rehabbing that is).

Labor-only bids will also allow you to compare apples to apples on GC bids related to specific tasks.If there are some unexpected repairs uncovered during the inspection, this is your opportunity to ask for concessions from the seller.

Watching these shows on TV about fix and flip i'm guessing the filiming took place in bull markets, not bear markets.

While at that said condo, I opened up a cabinet above the TV looking for videos, and came across a book on owning rental property.4.

Southern California MarketHigh Desert area - Victorville, Hesperia, Apple ValleyThe market is tough... prices have dropped considerably, inventory is extremely high

Just flipping isn't as rampant and being a landlord doesn't make for sexy TV shows, so people bailed out.

I've only recently become interested in real estate investing and have spent the last several months digesting books, magazines, DVDs and TV shows on the subject.

I know people are making money in real estate but I also read the post where the shows on tv are not telling the truth and the profits arent as big as they say, I also have friends who say they make a ton of money in this.

A DBA won't provide that protection.Not a lawyer and don't play one on TV.