I'm attempting to be as prepared as possible. 

So I'm just starting out attempting wholesaling and I'm going to attempt mailers to a variety of property owners and I have a couple questions.

@Aarti Bambha I wouldn't attempt to track by "zip code" as it can cover a lot of territory.

Some people think they are clever and attempt to use a straw person (sell property to unrelated party who will in turn sell it to the IRA).

I am attempting to find houses going into preforeclosure but am curious if there is a consistent and accurate way to find properties before they enter the preforeclosure process.

@Winn Vu You should definitely make every attempt to contact the tenant and confirm with her that she’s moved out.

Hi, I attempted my first model for buying a 6 bedroom in Worcester MA. 

I would never claim that our program is the cheapest, or only way to go, as there are many ways someone can attempt to learn how to invest.

My friends have recommended I put 5% down just to get in, and then attempt to aggressively pay down the mortgage to hit 20% equity and get rid of that nasty PMI. 5% for 200-300 would be 10-15k.

If the thread is about timing the market as opposed to just getting in and staying in, then that is totally personal based on time horizons etc.Being in the trenches and attempting to make a purchase now is uncomfortable at best, and I have come to grips with the fact that I will have to pay more than I "should" to get invested.