Once I've done enough educating myself, I'd love to be able to work alongside someone more experienced to gain first hand experience and knowledge.Looking forward to meeting some great people and getting involved!

Have you continued to use it alongside direct mail, or have you abandoned it altogether?

At the same time we understand it's not all roses and chocolates and there will be hiccups.

ARV - $660,000Rehab - $135,000 (He really spent $175,000 but that's because it sat longer than expected plus a few hiccups)Purchase - $365,000Based on what I've learned from REIA meet ups and about wholesalers, typically you determine purchase price and wholesale fee using the following formula:(ARV*70%) - Repairs - wholesale fee = Purchase price($660,000*0.7) - $135,000 = $327,000.

Two properties down from this house along side the tracks was a metal shop...Overpriced and noisy neighbors...no thanks.

@Michael LeYes generally one can invest in real estate alongside her own IRA as long it is processed as a tenants-in-common transaction, for example.   

HiI am getting started in REI and working on building up my contact list of other investors, attorneys, handymen and other friends.A little about meI have been studying real estate basics for the last 6 years, helped few of my own close friends ( my own home) buy and sell houses just to learn the trade but not for commissionWith my education and bit of experience, just started venturing in this new field but puruing very actively and aggressively.I realized having a good team along side in my journey will truly be helpful and mutually beneficial.Please reach out with your interests in REI and how we will be able to help each other.I live in the nw suburbs in Chicago area and currently working on a townhouse deal.

I'd love to find someone in my area (Lake Worth, Boynton Beach, West Palm Beach) to shadow, assist, work alongside to gain some knowledge of investing. 

Hello all,I currently work in an escalated position alongside New Jersey and the Clean Energy industry. 

Hi BP family, I've done 3 flips so far, a few hiccups but overall happy with the results.