You can google or search on BP for definitions of cash on cash, cap rate, etc.

Now that you have the correct terminology, you can search for lots of potential solutions. 

(d) If you strike out on landing any on-market deals, you can search for off-market deals.

A quick web search shows it can cost upwards of $25,000.I'd say that if the flea-bag isn't a service dog now, it probably never will be.

I would recommend searching for local Facebook groups to find events to attend.

I suggest you enter private money goldmine in search botton at top right of the screen and read the previous posts....here is one that gives good perspective as well as a link to legitimate private lenders.http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/92/topics/1488...

Hi Steve,Welcome to BP.There are several Meetups for Real Estate investors in Albuquerque.I suggest you go to Meetup.com and search.

You can find the most recent sales price for the property on the local tax records website or by doing a quick search on Zillow.

You can usually find some events by doing a simple google search.

A quick google search will give you his contact info.