It can easily take 6+ months to find a motivated seller. - Just be prepared, because a motivated seller typically has a property with issues you need to be sure you can solve.

Here is a link that provides fantastic information on the turnkey investing option from BP. 

@Alan Mills You mention contractors not keeping a time line , not General Contractor . 

You can use seller financing, or you can use hard or private money.

I am looking to purchase real estate for both investment purpose as well as to offset as much tax liability as possible.  Is my thinking correct that homes in highly appreciated areas won't benefit as much from Cost S...

Quote from @Katie Camargo: My experience they are not worth what they are used for on the claim.

Hi Greg,I have used Appfolio since 2009 and have about 1000 units on there plus Appfolio Plus.

Hi BP community - I'm an investor with 3 SFHs in the Nashville area looking to acquire my first small multifamily property (2-4 units).I'm trying to determine the best approach for the 25% downpayment, comparing using cash that is currently sitting in a high yield savings account to funds from a HELOC on one of my properties.

Quote from @Austin Ralls: Good evening BP Community, Can anyone shine some light on the rules and regulations on striking conversations with local pros and acquiring more PML to help fund deals? 

In that case, get the seller to call.