Again, not blaming Roofstock because it's not necessarily their fault... it's just the nature of their marketplace and so many unknown element that can lead to things like this.

You can learn a lot digging on your own, but getting involved and asking questions is the best way to jump start the education process and build valuable connections.Sounds like you have set aside some funds which is an important element in getting started.

You already have lots of tools in your toolbox....no pun intended.Now, you simply have to work on the other elements to progress your REI pursuit.Ok, now that you have taken your initial step, below are some quick links to get engaged. http://www.biggerpockets.com/startherehttp://www.biggerpockets.com/meetSetting up Keyword AlertsHow to Use @Mentions on BiggerPocketshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/ruleshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/invitesREI books suggested by BPershttp://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/04/14/best-real-estate-books/?

What are the elements that go into a decent conference room?

I figure two elements have to come together which are the bank approving the sale of the property which would be 50 to 60 percent of FMV and second the repairs, soft, and hard costs have to make sense.

Can't do both very successful.Your broker sees you as an element to satisfy his brokerage needs, he wants you to be a pawn, to chase listings, to show properties and to sit around on floor duty in the hopes and anticipation of creating some commission income for the brokerage and a small fee to you.As an investors, you have a fantastic opportunity to represent yourself, to make offers for yourself, to control and flip real estate for your benefit, to earn more in one deal than you could make in coop commissions in months.I say don't be a servant, represent yourself, make offers as a principal and collect outrageous profit for you, not an agency!

The structure should also use the elements of the waterfront to sustain itself...

I like Georgia but need to find out the specifics needed and time elements to perform a foreclosure when all else fails. 

Now, you simply have to work on the other elements to progress your REI pursuit.Ok, now that you have taken your initial step, below are some quick links to get engaged. http://www.biggerpockets.com/startherehttp://www.biggerpockets.com/meet Setting up Keyword Alerts How to Use @Mentions on BiggerPockets Lastly, this site thrives on interactions and as such we encourage two way exchanges and look forward to educational and thought provoking ideas relevant to REI.

You've already established a level of trust and that's the most important element in a business relationship.Best of luck in your next deal!