Here is our issue, we are talking to a lot of homeowners who are very motivated to sell, our issue is determining if there areas or worth investing in.

Here is our issue, we are talking to a lot of homeowners who are very motivated to sell, our issue is determining if there areas or worth investing in.

That roadmap, as of right now, is outlined.Learn - Keep FTJ (Full Time Job)Books, podcasts, BP, peopleFTJ and PTJ options: Go back into being a residential handyman and contractorWholesale - Keep FTJRamp up Wholesaling, possibly until either quitting or finding a PTJ to offset Wholesaling goal - raise capital to flip laterPlataeu Wholesaling, ramp up Flipping while ramping down WholesalingPlataeu Flipping, ramp up Buy-and-HoldLong Term Goal: rental portfolio with extra capital to invest in othersMy motivation does include swinging hammers (I love the physical work), but I recognize that won't be where I need to put myself to make money past the short-term (and my body won't be able to do that forever).

That gives me motivation.

what did you guys use in the beginning stages to keep yourself motivated?

Price they are asking 59000 but are very motivated.

@Ivan BarrattThank you for the motivation brother!

Agents can and often do a very bad job due to their primary motivation to make a buck.

Not sure what your motivation is to get it at $80k.

Sign a lease for Exactly one month at closing, have a hold back of an xtra $10k or so to protect yourself/motivate the seller.