Washington is a tax deed state and ultra competitive like the foreclosure auction.

While I'm remodelling, I try to stay away from anything that is 'in' or newly popular that I think will eventually be unpopular again.What do you all see that is ultra popular now thay will eventually be seen as just awful?

He is the ultra runner doing all those 100 mile races.

I've heard a lot about Allure being such a great product for rentals, usually with it being on sale for less than a dollar and/or installing it yourself so you don't have to pay for installation.Before I spend $3.50 a square foot for Allure Ultra and then more more money for the installation, I'm hoping I can get some questions answered first:1) If its not on sale and you have to pay for installation, is Allure still recommended and a good buy?

@Ryan Mullin Thanks Ryan, ultra helpful feedback!!!

Craigslist ads are free (although I question the quality of those leads.)New investors have everything working against them:  You don't have the volume of leads, you are being ultra-conservative, you aren't analyzing correctly, you are negotiating correctly, etc.  

@William Costello Back in the day syndications were an investment strategy reserved for the ultra-wealthy and well-connected. 

@Marie Loz, Ramsey is ULTRA conservative and is probably fine for people who started in your situation, but his aversion to using debt may not help you with your loan term goal of financial freedom through real estate investing.

The other is to niche down your list so much and send them a mail piece that is ultra-compelling because you know exactly who they are, why they want to sell, what their problem is, how they are feeling emotionally about their problem, and how you will solve their problem. 

Don’t fall for the “I’m ultra successful” act.