LU's PIG program has been a worthwhile investment for me, and I don't hear fellow PIG's complaining about the value they received.

However, because I was able to wipe out my existing high interest debts and rents in the area have been on the rise, this ended up being a worthwhile tradeoff.

Its a lot harder to determine what it would appraise for though.While I could list all the optional upgrades I could make, maybe it's more worth while to ask how the appraisal is going to work.  

The training is only $75 so that may be worth while. 

Nick Britton I'd appreciate you sharing the 12 networking events as I have trouble finding ones that are worthwhile (at least in Dade).

I figure that even if there's no tax lien (which there probably is, to the tune of at least $15,000), the 1st lender would have to take 50-60 cents on their dollar to make further effort worthwhile, but I'm not sure how to get them to negotiate. 

Don't give up so easily, it takes grit in this game.I don't disagree with Jay that it's often worthwhile to get a real estate license as a wholesaler... as a newbie wholesaler that just started you really can't expect success overnight from just the actions you've taken so far.How much are you paying for your direct mail fulfillment?

The reason we are going this route is Dad has some cash but not really enough to give to us as a worthwhile inheritance.

It may be a worthwhile deal but depending on the Phase of the assessment required, it could cost a few thousand dollars minimum - you can write this into the agreement of sale as a contingency to cover the necessary costs.Best,Dave

The only ways I see it working long term is:1)If you stand up a PM company to manage your own properties anyway, and then take on some extra clients' properties on the side to add some revenue to something you were going to do anyhow, OR2)You scale way up (like 100s of units under management) to make it a sustainable stand-alone business model.Working as a small time property manager with a few dozen units, though, will be very tough long-term ... it could, however, be a worth while means to an end to show you the ropes.