Do your research; there is never enough knowledge.

So, when investing in areas they don’t really know, investors should research the different property Class submarkets.

In his words, this is away around the due on sale clause that you can run into in a sub - to transaction.My question - if the seller puts the property in a trust, will this avoid the potential of a due on sale clause?

They tell you that they "cherry pick" potential clients, but belive it or not they don't!

Perhaps we need potential forum users to take a basic etiquette quiz before they can post!

Here is my two cents: When hiring a contractor for substantial renovations, start by researching local licensed and insured contractors with solid reviews.

Digging down is a project I am just finishing up.... it is exhausting but potentially worth it.

Thanks for the insight on where to network with potential investors, I will definitely look into that.  

I'll only add when talking to brokers have a "buy box" defined and research commercial deals to understand it as best you can before you have your first meeting or your broker contact will likely consider you to be a low-chance buyer and not take you seriously.

In fact, some of the best opportunities in real estate come from properties that others overlook—distressed homes with potential that just need the right investor to bring them back to life.If you’ve been in the game long enough, you know that distressed properties can offer huge upside, but they also come with their own set of challenges.