Here are the key questions to think through before you get it going:1) what do you want to buy2) how much can we afford3) how will you pay for it 3) what are you going to do with it afterHere is how we tackled this challenge:1) Find a reputable and responsive agent to work with: we worked with @Sharon Tzib2) Get pre-qualified with a good and local lender that work with investors: we usedd Rochelle Frazeur from New American. 3) Use some good MLS criteria to set up lists with your agent3) Find out how to identify a good deal: We got our hands on some good cash flow analysis calculators (thanks to @Sharon Tzib) and we used the calculators on BP as well4) Make neighborhood visits to those areas of your interest5) Find other venues to meet up with other investors or go to workshops and meet up's: We've attended BP meet up in Houston, events with Jet Lending, meeting with Wholesalers, and we've met one-on-one with other investors6) Look for non-MLS sources to find properties for sale: wholesalers, and local listing through Rich club or word of the mouth7) Talk to the property manager if you are planning on using on.

Hello all, I am an architect living in San Francisco and I am currently exploring investment options in the Midwest.

Networking with reputable brokers/agents & wholesalers is a must and extremely important in real estate.

Also exploring wholesaling.

If you need a permanent policy for legacy planning, you can explore that in the future.10x of the breadwinners salary on them and 5x on the spouse can be a reasonable guideline.

KyleI want to explore the market there in BCS.

BP world,I am looking to get financing for several upcoming deals, however finding honest and fair private financing can be a bit of a challenge and convoluted.  I've spoken with many private lenders, many of whom app...

Anyone in the Tulsa/Broken Arrow, Oklahoma area have any contacts for a good, reputable general contractor?

Of course, this detours the window-shopper buyers but, I came across a "reputable" buyer who seemed annoyed that they should have to provide POF before inspecting the property.  

I'm new to BP and just starting to explore real-estate investment.