Because you have no idea what type of deal you'll find and which seller will call and/or work with you.This is why you need to network network network with local investors so you have someone to buy the ones you can't handle.And wholesaling is not actually an investment technique.

LooKS LIKE Same cabinets just painted, a good technique if cabinets are in good shape.

@Stian Birkeland see my other post for a description of my experience using this technique.

Hi all, I am writing this post to get everyones top three methods to quickly analyze a property. Weather it be the standard 1%, 70% rules or something unique that you have come up with. I think it would be fun and int...

Good afternoon everyone,I have a question for anyone/everyone that is willing to ponder it.I have been looking for something posted on strategies and techniques for positioning yourself for taking advantage of market contractions and downward curves etc.There has been a lot of talk and articles written (for over a year now) about the impending "bursting real estate bubble".

If you want to try an advanced statistical technique to improve your chances of increasing your response rate, research Design of Experiments (DOE), which is a multivariate method of testing many factors simultaneously.

You might be able to drive for dollars and work the phones enough to turn up a few deals, but if you need substantial volume to generate startup cash, you're probably going to have to pay for direct mail or other marketing techniques.

Is that your main technique to find investment properties?

The IRS Cost Segregation Audit Techniques Guide, that is ;)Better to have it done right using a forensic detailed methodology so you get the maximum allowable benefit without overstating or understating.

Thank you Brandon Turner for highlighting this value add technique in his podcasts.