I hope I get there, but im laying the foundation now to not be diabetic like my mom, keeping my mind sharp so i don't have to worry about dementia.At the end of the day, health care can tank anyone.

The poor little guy turned 14 years old and got diabetes.

When you see an elderly woman with SEVERE health issues that could be eased with proper care (that requires finances), like better diet, not the free once a month package of puddings, canned tuna, cheap bread she was getting, proper medicines for her breast cancer, diabetes and heart failure, and proper amenities - like a walk in shower so she can wash and not be covered head to toe in yeast sores from inaccessibility - You get creative on solutions to help that won’t financially harm your own family.We hired lawyers, arranged for multiple meetings with her church and scheduled realtors and witnesses all to make sure she was fully educated and that everything was legal.I appreciate your concern for a member of the elderly community, truly, but attack messages like these are what happens when you can’t possibly know the full story, including the fact that Miss Kat calls multiple times a week, that she is extremely relieved her home is no longer in danger of catching fire, flooding from damage from Ian everytime it rains and that the city isn’t assigning a social worker because now her doors lock and her home has been cleared of obstacles, trash and hazards.And yes, we’ll benefit in the long run and we’ve run our numbers based on the fact we can carry her for 15years.

By signing the note and accepting the cash, the seller explicitly agrees to such terms and conditions.http://johntreed.com/blogs/john-t-reed-s-real-esta...I would be suspect of anyone wanting to purchase my property "subject to" existing loans that have a due-on-sale clause, as I have no guarantee from said purchaser that they will step into my shoes and fulfill my legal obligations (contacting the lender and informing them that the acceleration clause has been triggered, and paying it off or refinancing if requested by the lender).I realize honesty is a rare commodity these days, but it doesn't mean all of us nest with the wolves.  

A landlord had no right to have a ban on hypodermic needles and then tell a diabetic, "You can take oral insulin."

I find her in hospital..... in a diabetic coma!

Call them and ask if they're interested.Post a picture and some basic details on https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/517-real-esta...Post a little bit more information hereCall up your local brokers and ask if people are looking for off-market housesSurf Craigslist for people buying and selling houses and give them a callLocal REI meetupsSearch Biggerpockets/people and see if anyone lives near Remington (cute little town, by the way. and plenty close to NOVA, so I'm sure you'll find plenty of people)Ask everyone you know and ask them if THEY might know someoneThese are just some of the ways I try and make connections with investors and find deals.

and the SOMDREIG down in La Plata MD https://www.meetup.com/Southern-Maryland-Real-Esta...What kind of investments are you planning on getting into?  

Here is a reference point to start with (Link Below) - the law office can fill you in with any specific details you might have: It's a caution for "California-Law-for-Real_Estate-Investors"  http://www.methvenlaw.com/Practice-Areas/Real-Esta...I'm not saying that it can't be done legally or that everyone will be charged with a crime, but when there are so many other "Safer" ways ("Off Market" purchases like I do for instance) I just don't think someone new to investing should put their feet too deeply into those waters.

Hey @Joshua McGinnis - We've got a job board as part of the Marketplace . . . we're working on some tweaks at the moment, but if you check back, you'll see it next to the Listings tab at the top of the main Marketplace page (probably be back in a few hours): https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/517-real-esta...