I have alloted money for pool at 2000 for pool/pump/filter.I am using a hard money lender for financing details as follow:Gross Loan Amount: $93,445.50 (closing costs included)Net Loan Amount: $90,000.00Loan Term: 3 YearsAmortization Type: Interest OnlyInterest Rate: 11.500% Estimated Payment: $862.50Buy down Option: 8.500%Buydown Payment: $637.50 Buy down Costs: Add 1.5% to lender feePrepayment Penalties: N/ALender Fee: 2% of net (us)Underwriting Costs: $950.00, due at submission of signed offerThe details will change a little based on end negotiated deal.I have looked all over the web for ARV, and I am relativley certain that I will be asking 135000, expecting to get 120-125000.I know I am probably leaving something out, so please ask and I will follow up asap.Thank you in advance for helping out a new investor!

Meanwhile, study the listings in your area intently, check out what is popping up on Craigs List, look for real estate companies with web sites and study how they pitch their properties, go visit some apartment properties, drive around and survey your area, etc. etc.I also like having partners.

From what I am told it helps people be able to find you, your products or services easier when they are using phones to surf the web.

Since this is a new venture, it may be wise (as Jon points out) to spend some time getting educated on a number of different strategies, and then choosing one that makes the most sense and can be executed with optimal efficiency and results.

I have been researching the web for about a month now on how to begin investing in real estate.

My background is in web dev and online marketing.

Offer a Free Report like on techniques to avoid foreclosure and have the site optimized for your local market.20.

If you have a web site, you may want to have your policies publicly available.

We simply fill out a web form for each property as we acquire and dispose of them.

I don't think Shawn has a publicly posted speaking schedule, but you can get more info about what he's up to in the short term at his web site: http://www.investorsworkshops.com/events