I am in a 3 month program to kick start my business with a very successful local investor and he has provided us with a lot of his materials he used while wholesaling and I know him personally and it worked for him so I am NOT trying to re-invent the wheel but I know my competition in they area and they are respected, honest and have been in this business longer - although they tend to rehab their projects but one of my targets is the motivated homeowner and its theirs too!

Forward projection based on actual numbers this year should result in a 50% profit after all expenses (including operating expenses).I know this is kind of an odd approach with respect to everyone else but in order to get where I want to get going, it is actually working out better than expected because of serious planning and number crunching.

My Goal is to become one of the most successful and respected RE Investors in the state of Maryland by providing Excellent services to people in need (Motivated Sellers) as well as provide lucrative amounts for my end buyers....and my self of course...lol

No if you asking price is way less than the list price then the investor may develop some sort of respect for you.

Vicky - I would say it depends on if they are communicating with you or not and if they are being respectful, but are having difficulty always playing catch up.

Cultivate relationships with investors who appreciate and respect what you bring to the table.

Ok, I get why it makes sense for an investor to invest outside of California, for instance I could see myself investing in nearby LV or Phoenix (5 and 6 hours away respectively) where the markets have been shattered.

I respect your faith, and like to believe in the good in others as well, but I learned a long time ago that if you listen to what people say, and then watch what they do, if the two don't line up, trust what they do as the right answer.In any event, I wish you nothing but the best :)

Companies like Intel, Coke, Abbot Labs, 3M etc. tend to be the top dogs in their respective fields.

I treat them with respect and work with them until it is no longer possible.