Ghost ads worked like a charm to get my buyers list going but my "we buy houses" only got one response and it was from another wholesaler looking to do flex options if i had any deals.

So - to prevent ourselves from being overwhelmed with FOMO, here are a few things we've learned from submitting our first offer:1) There are always other and even BETTER deals2) $4k isn't really that much different in the grand scheme of a 30 year mortgage3) Making offers truly isn't hard4) Zestimates can be deceiving5) Use blizzards in April to your advantage (only the fiercest go out for a showing in blizzard conditions)6) BP needs to have a podcast episode on negotiation tactics7) Old homes may have charm, but also a lot of baggage8) Sometimes you don't always need to look at the second unit 9) Emotions are fine, we're human, duh, but you should always keep them in check with the #s, if they work, trust them10) I welcome hearing your wisdom and insight you've gained after making your first offer.

I'm down the road from Charm City in Maryland; reach out if I can ever be of any help to you.

What a charming town.

Did all the work ourselves, new roof, updated electrical/plumbing, ripped out all of the plaster and lath (built in 1925), but tried to keep that old charm at the same time.Purchase Price: 25kReno cost: 20kSold for 85KHolding: 4kRealtor fees: 5kProfit: 31k 

A "Private lender" encompass a wide range and types of lender from your grandma to a business partner or someone whom you met at the gym.

Our dream is to rehab the house to its original glory (1960's mid century home keeping all the traditional charm).

My company encompasses builders, flippers, and agents, where we perform all our work in house, creating a higher profit margin.

My past experience encompasses SFH flips and a history of military service. 

But in cases like those that have been recently highlighted here on BP, someone with charm and credibility can keep a scam going for a very long time by charming over their clients.