I've seen several posts mention Transaction Coordination as a natural beginning point for understanding how deals are initiated & completed, or Wholesaling as another idea.

One, is the long, drawn out method by which you get the other party “invested”; time wise as well as emotionally in concluding the deal.  

You can also use online marketing methods, networking, etc.Yes, I've had to foreclose.

It's our preferred method because we find that they appreciate faster in our market.

Quote from @Neil Warren: what are your thoughts/experience with turnkey for startingIf it's your first investment property, turnkey is the preferred method to learn and not expose yourself to unnecessary financial strain. 

Louis, MO.I have a question that I was hoping the BP community could help with: I was wondering if anybody could point me in the direction of a nice, clean, and easy to use accounting spreadsheet template (or something of that nature) for real estate investing book-keeping?

It's "full-sun" method, out int he open no BS, full closing with R.E.

Plus many hotels in the more nature-y places have non-refundable policies in place anyway and their rates are just as high.

I've been told Cash for keys is a good method but how do you go about doing that?

Dear BP community,    Has anyone worked with the Invictus Method, a turnkey provider, to buy rental properties?