Should be able to buy with less than $10k if they don't make you bring too much to the table and then you could front each $12k draw with credit cards,  your own money,  etc.  

Actually, math more complex than the multiplication tables is pretty mysterious to me but just apply math.Dig in, research and work with people you trust.

A construction management degree, business degree, accounting, engineering- there are many that would serve you well in RE, but learning how to work hard and work with other people is the most important thing you can bring to the table.

Asking here because very interested in proceeding, but I like to keep things on the up and up (no headaches, no nightmares)I definitely don't want to leave any money on the table though. :)

What happens when the seller shows up to closing and someone else is on the other side of the closing table.. and they realize that you were basically full of sh!

Unfortunately, the Estimating book has a lot of tables/charts, so it didn't convert well to Kindle...for that reason, we don't have a Kindle version of that book.

If you're finding and managing the deals, other than money there's really not much other value they can bring to the table. 

Raise the money before the auction by finding someone who can bring to the table the cash you are missing.

Be sure to spend a lot of time upfront lining up your GC/trades, they can be challenging in the mountains and many front range guys won't make the trip.

This is a neighbourhood conveniently located close to the centre, near the sea, and right in front of the lovely Montjuïc mountain.