Quote from @Pat Arneson: I’m looking for someone to help ease my thoughts… California Bay AreaI have everything ready to go for my first flip… financing, financial spreadsheets, acquisition and disposition playbook, design criteria, etc.

Welcome to the community and be ready for a huge amount of information at your finger tips.

Im currently in the process of building the team and I'm getting ready to make several trips to the area.

Take action (when you are 80% ready!)

If you are the sole heir of a rehab property, usually the smartest move if you aren't experienced is to sell it for max value, as-is, and the repurpose that money into better, rent-ready homes somewhere else, possibly closer to you. 

Quote from @Jonathan Greene: You are ready to share deals that you worked hard to put under contract with someone on Facebook? 

BiggerPockets also has a calculator to analyze deals, and I highly recommend you start this as soon as possible, even if you are not ready to buy.

I bought an almost rent-ready triplex sight unseen in September and got it fully rented within 60 days of closing. 

I am ready to get the ball rolling on the road to financial freedom.

.🔴 Incomplete or disorganized documentation: Missing detailed plans, financial statements, or timelines could mean the borrower isn’t ready to execute the project successfully.🔴 Over-leveraged finances: Borrowers with excessive debt or insufficient personal capital invested in the deal could pose a greater risk of default.🔴 Questionable property comps: Overstated market values or inappropriate comparables may mean they’re inflating expectations.As always, thorough due diligence is your best protection.