thanks for the advice @John Thedford, Linda D..My situation is that I have 100k cash, I am weighing whether to put it into an apartment buildings downpayment or whether to buy distressed and then refinance or sell.On distressed Do you buy 30-40% below arv, or 30-40 below what it is currently worth as is?

I had mentioned this at the last meetup in Erie, but didn't feel like I really understood, so thanks for popping on and clarifying.So, I guess I'm wondering what the odds are of being a brand new broker, with my license fresh off the printer, approaching another broker and saying "Hi, I'm Linda.  

Hi @Nathan Carter, Thanks for the information.

Linda DellaRipa just checking out these on amazon. what about the electricity bill?

@Natalie Kolodij @Linda Weygant @Brandon Hall . 

@Linda Forrest  what are your investment goals? 

You're able to start your call with, "I was having lunch with Mark and Linda Smith and they told me you were looking to purchase a house and possibly list your current home."  

Welcome, @Handel Carter, to Bigger Pockets!

Thanks @Handel Carter...I never actually knew why the term "upset" was used.

You can look up my subdivision it's called Carter Ranch.