I was on Zillow, which led me to auction.com for the details of the live auction dates.

Otherwise my offer will be “X” because I’m going to have to spend “X” to pay someone to turn it back.Then tell them that a 1/1 in their area goes for “X” and that is where your offer came from.Just use “kid gloves” because it’s possible that some sort of disability (i.e. going up/down stairs) led them to chose that location.

So while I'm saving and searching for the right property to have as my first investment, I've been doing tons of research and began listening to the bigger pockets podcast which led me here.I currently manage the service end of a new car dealership, but am looking toward the future and some day retirement and want a way to secure financial freedom.

The $20k figure includes the financing to buy it then to sell it again including capital gains taxes and fixing a couple small things that led to be fixed.

One thing just led to another:I was looking for motivation /direction /mentoring in real estateI reconnected with a college buddy and DC area Realtor, @Aaron Cavazos, on FacebookHe recommended the BP communityI browsed through the podcasts and attended the "90-day challenge" webinar back in September '17We closed on my house hack property in January' 18.There is another 90-day challenge webinar coming up this Wednesday, I believe...

Glad my post led you here @Tanya JonesThey do a good job with the sales pitch and I have no doubt that someone very motivated, who had the funds but needed some real help and direction would definitely benefit from the training they offer. 

I read Rich Dad Poor Dad like a lot of people which led me to these forums.  

Also what do you do if the home has Led paint and a tenant who is already in the house?

I'm at a point I'm sure many other new investors in BP are at where significant time self educating has been spent, but are struggling with the lack of experience or network to make some of the strategies and guidelines recommended work in the near future.Going back through podcasts and posts led me to @Brian Burke's blog post from several years ago about needing base hits before you can get the grand slam.

For all of you out there, what have been some major driving factors that led you to feel comfortable enough to move onto a deal when you first started?