We purchase houses off the MLS or at auction using a rehab loan from a private lender, get the work done (mostly outsourced, though my husband likes to do some of it himself), pay our contractors with rehab draws from the loan, then list it using on online MLS listing broker and use our attorney for the closing.

Hi everyone, I'm planning to become a real estate agent and I can't decide which online school to go to.

Hi everyone, I'm planning to become a real estate agent and I can't decide which online school to go to.

Aside from learning as much as I can through books, online forums, and the BP podcasts, should I look for a local investor that flips homes and offer my contracting services?

Almost anywhere in Texas right now is a safe bet in the 4 major markets. 

Meeting other investors and discovering how I can be of value to them is a great path to success for me and I bet it will be for you. 

Now I’m not worried because o have automated online systems for rent collection, contractors and licensed repair professionals on speed dial, and I have some boots on the ground in the form of family who can lend their knowledge and keep an eye out for me.My first thought to this question is : if I’m worried that it may be too far ,then for me it may be too far.I could never do a flip that far away, IMO.

I’d bet he’d be able to help you!

I’d be willing to bet it would cost less than a 1000 to get that place up to code .

I don't know what your market's like but, in general, 40 days on the market isn't that long.Again, not knowing exactly what's going on in your market, I would bet that there are plenty of lenders out there that will finance with less than a 49% owner occupant ratio.