I've been using this term for the last few months and wanted to officially claim it on the interwebs. ;)We have gone from a real estate bubble to a real estate puddle.

I know technically that unless the estate falls under the jurisdiction of the probate court it is not a official probate lead.

I estimate at least $5,000-$7,000 of repairs inside the property for flooring, drywall and ect.This is why I am curious about the roofing and foundation issues being fixed for approximately $8,000...Also, would it be wise to take a contractor along after the inspection (the official inspection) to give me an estimate on the repairs?

Welcome to BP Nation Jason.Your question is difficult for me to answer simply because it is hard to say when the official day was that I started looking for a deal, but dont be surpirsed if it can take you a week, 6 weeks, or 6 months.The key is that you get educated, then apply that education without letting fear stop you.

http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/92/topics/60374-b-of-a-sucks-official-thread

That being said, I am in no way licensed or officially a professional in the construction business but I am a great handy man and I can demolish things like nobody's business.I have set some solid goals for 2014 including actually starting my business.

Hi All,After listening to the BP podcast and reading the blog for a couple months, I figured it was time to officially join the community!

I asked her to tell me as soon as they make it official.

Non-profits specialize in tax credit projects, one is SOHO in Cali, I know them well, HUD and the NAHRO (National ***. of Housing and Real Estate Officials) has information on larger projects, new construction and rehabs.

One of the reasons I like doing so is to use the LLC name on all of our official documents.