I started watching videos, books, info i could and immediately implemented marketing suggestions asking if sellers/FRBO's would consider doing a rent to own.

I've watched videos on how to target tax delinquent properties and I have found how to access properties on the tax deed sales list (from Max Maxwell and other notable investors).

I watched a Tracy Z video where she illustrated the "1/2 the note for 1/2 the payments" thing. 

According to what I heard and seen from heartbreaking first accounts/videos and sources of events that tragically unfolded in Paradise, CA; a very peaceful town of about 26,000 residences were all mandatory evacuated a few short hours after the fire first ignited early Thursday morning...According to a CNN article, "The Camp Fire left the mayor of Paradise, population 26,000, in shock.

Good question, I became almost addicted to youtube videos, and podcasts before I bought my duplex.

Is there a good video showing how to use the Biggerpocket BRRR calculator?

I always tell clients that if a bank is throwing up a red flag over some issue relevant to you as the investor, or over the deal itself, then there is real risk that should at least give you pause.

Some relevant financials are below...any help from the crowd would be appreciated as if like to explore this and do a 1031 in two years.Current rent - $850 Current property value - $75kishNo current mortgage Located outside Houston and appreciating at around 4% a year If tenant moves I'd do maybe $20k in renovations to update kitchen, floorplan and exterior siding but house is functional

I looking for my first flip deal in Baltimore and try to narrow my search to relevant zip codes where I can find a good flip deal around ARV $130K - $150K.Any suggestions which zip codes /areas pursue?  

Often after students I work with start to achieve results they want they reach out to me asking about a mastermind to join to stay in proximity to others in real estate investing to stay relevant, keep in front of the trend, or simply learn new strategies.You have decide for yourself how best you absorb and take massive action, bro.