
3 October 2016 | 2 replies
I Can't wait to find the people who are going to stand behind me and guide the arrow of my bow to hit the target that I've been searching for.

5 October 2016 | 11 replies
Here are some recommendations for you:Find and connect with other BP members that are in your area: http://www.biggerpockets.com/meetSet up keyword alerts to be notified of the topics that interest you: http://www.biggerpockets.com/alertsRead Beginner’s Guide: http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investingCheck out BP Podcasts: http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/category/podcast/If you wish to tag someone in the conversation on the forum, type @ followed by their name and then select the name of that person which should appear below the comments box.
4 October 2016 | 6 replies
I highly recommend going through The Ultimate Beginner's Guide and joining your local REIAs to hit up what you're looking for.

3 October 2016 | 5 replies
It was only after reading "The ultimate guide to real estate investing" that I learned about this website.

7 October 2016 | 12 replies
@Abdul Azeez, I think that the problem is that you are stacking the deck against yourself trying to do all of these things on your first deal:1) Purchasing the property from an online auction site / bank, which is notoriously tricky even for the experienced investor, due to their proprietary contracts and minimal due diligence period and strict deadlines.2) Working with a new contractor that you haven't used before, or seen their work before, and who may not be used to dealing with investors.3) Trying to get conventional financing on a property that has a short closing time and where the mechanical systems cannot be tested.4) Working on your first deal by yourself instead of partnering with a local investor who can guide you along, or at least a mentor who you can turn to with questions.My advice is to make it easier on yourself by considering buying a property with a standard contract and longer due diligence period, network with local investors who can provide you contractor contacts and also some guidance, and consider using private financing or hard money instead of bank financing.In my opinion, buying from the online auction sites is a more advanced strategy that you can use once you are able to ballpark construction costs yourself and/or you have a trusted contractor you've worked with before and/or you have private financing or hard money set up so you can close fast and/or you can purchase the property without interior access and hope to get lucky in terms of condition (but still buy at a price where you are comfortable doing a full rehab if necessary without losing much money) and/or you are familiar with agreement of sale contracts and closings in your state so you can assess the risks of using the bank's seller-friendly contract.You're already doing the right things by asking questions on this forum, and taking action.

3 October 2016 | 14 replies
I am curious that you have a check book control SDIRA/solo 401K and you do not have a financial advisor who can expertly guide you through this territory.

17 October 2016 | 3 replies
Read the Guide on Wholesaling, and the many Blogs on Wholesaling, then check out the Podcasts which have info on wholesaling specifically as well as great discussions of general real estate knowledge.

6 October 2016 | 10 replies
Make sure to read the Beginner’s Guide: http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing

11 October 2016 | 7 replies
Make sure to read the Beginner’s Guide: http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing

2 October 2018 | 24 replies
@Mark Watkins well the 20k was a dead give away to me.. any lender that is doing deals will usually have a 75 to 100k minimum... check out the scottsmans guide there will be a list of REPUTABLE lenders there and you will see very few make loans for less than 100k... now in the mid west I know you need them lower than that.. but as a lender and I have been one... its just a loser to try to make little loans .. you can't charge enough to make the risk even close to worth it..so when I see these guys say they make loans at 20k to 20 million RED FLAG...