Thanks @Gail Greenberg I am using a similar method for files.

I not only help clients purchase investment properties, I find I am used as a mentor especially for new investors.

I am using it as my son's college fund.

The market I am trying to enter is halfway across the country from where I reside, so I need to ensure the individual I am using is trusted, will give me honest estimates, etc.

You don't need a fat wallet, which means you don't need tons of money, to get started in real estate.Think of it like this: Imagine you're going to a big amusement park, and you want to ride all the cool rides.

@Rebekah Keller I am using asset based lenders now because I don’t qualify for bank loans and I can put the debt under an LLC so it doesn’t impact my personal DTI.

(water in toilets, tanks, and bowels from leaking sinks) I am using this as a point of negotiation with the seller to get a significant reduction in price due to this.

I am using other peoples money (bank) I build up equity.

As I was mentioned in this thread I did have long conversation with Robert and he sent me a mountain of back up on his research and cost analysis which to me at first blush look in line with what I am used to seeing in less expensive markets..When I was building infill in Charleston SC I would wonder out to suburbs where DR was building and I could not even build the homes for what they were retailing them for..

It's a free service you can use and I am using on my first flooded house rehab and rent.I would avoid the "hand me a check" option as it requires you to either pick up the check or rely on a post service to deliver it, not to mention the possibility that the check bounces.