The seller "fixed it" (spacing) by zip tying lattice to all the spindles....yes, zip ties and plastic lattice....smh i tore out all the spindles, patched holes, repainted, then sunk all new spindles using 3" screws.

Hey All,I thought I'd send this question out here. I'm a beginner RE investor, did a couple of all cash deal(Tax deeds) renos and hold. Bringing a nice cash-flow right now.One of the real estate agents on my team just...

@Larry Fried if you use commercial financing you can avoid seasoning all together and maximize your leverage.  

Plastic one piece bathrooms with tub and shower, original carpet and tile and thirty year old toilets, sinks and water stops.

thanks @Curt Davis, @Ali Boone, @Drew Castleberry, Account Closed, @Larry Fried It's a single family.

The problem is there was some things not done to code i.e. the furnace wasn't installed properly and has to be redone before a tenant could move in, venting for plumbing is being vented in attic, and the minor one is that the water heater has plastic piping going to it instead of the copper....

@Larry Fried Yep!

Goals:Since I'm living paycheck to paycheck I am have to be realistic and know I can put a down payment down or invest with buy and hold so heres my plan while saving* Now- The 4 hours I am driving a Mon - Fri I listen to all the books mentioned in the Bp podcast- Re-Listen to all Bp podcasts (I've listened to them all once already)- Attend Every Bp webcast- Invite an investor to lunch one saturday a month- Interact with Bp Members and get as much Mentoring as possible- Networking Cards* Mid Range (3 months and on)- Possibly partner with anyone needing some help with wholesaling or flipping- even though REI's are product driven i'd like to think there's opportunity so I will go to meetups and attend REIA whenever possible* Long (3-12 months)- Start wholesaling (ETHICALLY) to build rapport and relationships in the industry- Create a plan for networking/marketing/advertising- Utilize the earnings to put down on a Renovation for either resale or rental- Create systems that scale my business wholesaling, flips and investments for a healthy growth- Utilize FHA and get duplex * 10x Moon Shot by 2022!

@Larry Fried @Clay ManshipThanks to both of you for your input.

If you want to learn more about real estate investing or get more involved you need to join the local real estate club for greater Greenville area. http://upstatecreia.com/We had a meeting last night 18 July.We are having a Tax Lien discussion at our Professional Focus group meeting at Fried Green Tomatoes on Monday 25 July.