There is a lot of talk in the real estate sphere this week about Zillow's entry into the wholesale market with their Instant Offer program starting its trial run in Las Vegas & Orlando."The industry is up in arms ...

I have 1 4-family was a refi through Golden Oak Lending via direct marketing.The refi took me away from US Bank, who was great. 

By chance, did they happen to charge you anything so far up front to present you with this golden opportunity?

Buy a partially occupied property with quality tenants in place and then add your business to the mix and you are golden.

This is finally beginning to feel very real and I'm excited, overwhelmed, and nervous about what lies ahead but I'm confident once I close this deal I know I would've made money which is the golden rule according to the Grant Cardone podcast and many others.I'm financing with the VA as well and it has been such a smooth process so far.

I work with Golden Gate Properties.

The game plan would be to pick up 2-3 additional rentals, and still have $85K to tap for large expenses or that golden deal.  

I guess I'm asking if there is a golden number that I want to stay above when looking at a property.Thanks everyone!

Yes Its a golden rule of mines.

I say you should go to as many seminars as you can afford that are reasonably priced and do not pay for any upsell. its very tempting. trust me i know this. im the guy that got upsold. nobody finds a huge rock of gold, its all about the small golden nuggets that make a fortune. and besides they are great networking events. and if you wan to earn hustle points do the following: meet another investor and talk them up and see if they are willing to go half on a seminar that you really like. this way atleast you split the cost. i did this three times last year. pretty good way to work on your networking skills while saving some cash.