So, I would be very cautious about this rating...it's easy to get an A+ because it's calculated by the BBB computer based on a formula for the number of complaints and the rectification of those complaints.

The big ones are much more cautious and wants lots of liquid assets (stocks, SEP, IRA etc.).

So I was reading through Josh's post here:http://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/1/blog_posts/4157-don-t-fall-for-the-scam-be-cautious-about being cautious about who you do business on via the site and there is commentary in the comments section about having an approved vendor section.

I hope that made sense, anyway, I'm excited but cautious and clueless how to deal with an Asset Manager.Any suggestions?

But it would be good practice in sharpening your negotiating skills, as well as, putting together the numbers for a real estate deal so I would go for the education but I would be cautious about seeing any money in this deal. 

I am cautious to set down too many roots.BiggerPockets has already proven to be a valuable resource and I look forward to becoming a member of their community.

The only issue with this plan is it will take an estimated 17 years to complete the downpayments and full-payments on these 4 properties......my estimate....So unrealistically I want to get into more delicate options such as multi-family but do so cautiously....I am researching and waiting until I can cash flow my first down payment.My question to whomever would like to respond: We plan to sell our single family home due to the fact that we would like to move closer into the city and we can either roll our equity into our next home by reducing the costs or roll this equity into possibly 2-3 down payments for single family homes and using a VA loan for our next home to avoid PMI (the devil itself).Comments and questions welcomed =)

Hi guys,

I suppose it's time to post here. I've been listening to the podcast and reading the forums and articles for a few months. I got started thinking about real estate investing a few months ago beca...

I always note things like pets, smokers, etc...and also whether I get a good feeling about them or they make me cautious.

Use leverage but use it cautiously.