Hey nice to meet you PatrickI forgot to say that I’m an out of state investor but definitely want to come and join meetups I’m new to this market and thinking to invest on west Columbia, Lexington and Greenville on the northeast. 

Quote from @Erik Estrada: Quote from @Mickey Petersen: Quote from @Erik Estrada: Nice! 

This is their full time job and they collect a fee but are still able to pass along strong deals to end buyers.

Quote from @Jaycee Greene: That's a nice deal.

My job is to submit bid and negotiate only.  

That said, I don't think you can ask for reimbursement unless you would have done the job yourself or they clearly overcharged for the job.Hi Locke!

Keep your W-2 job, save, and you’ll be able to afford your next down payment.

A cash-out refinance or home equity line of credit (HELOC) can be powerful tools to keep your momentum going.Focus on Stability:Look for investments in areas with strong job markets, population growth, and consistent rental demand.

I make about 70k a year from my salaried job and my friend makes double that.

He prided himself on being hands-on, convinced that no one else could do the job as well as he could.One evening, exhausted from another 14-hour day, Michael met with his friend James, a seasoned real estate investor."