Playing the appreciation game can be like gambling, and if your house is really cash flowing well after all of your expenses and your mortgage payment I'm not sure if it makes sense to sell. 

Really tired of just passing up deals because the numbers just don't make sense and want to start getting in the game.

Finally, it provides sample letters you can customize and use.NOLO web site is a great resource for state law.

just don't get sucked into on line lenders that talk a good game then approve you to easily but they need 500.00 to move forward those are Nigerian prince scammers..

At the same time, going through a private money lender or hard money lender is often times more expensive, so you need to make sure you have a solid game plan and the deal financials can support this type of loan.

I find myself stuck with not knowing where direction/area/method to take ....so I’m keen to join some meet-ups in SF/East Bay and learn from those way ahead of the game!

This is because this "new" address isn't on the official state filing.How the heck is someone supposed to start a business, and enter into contracts with a utility company or customers without first having a bank account? 

Whatever the arrangement you come up with NEVER relinquish control of the deal.If you absolutely have to keep them in the deal for the long game them why not give them each 5% ownership in the LLC who will buy and when you cash out structure in such a way that you get 100% of your $$ back first before any profit is distributed.

Lenders: I've used Middletown Valley Bank and was very happy with George Chaney the VP and their customer service, especially from Lauren.

Im starting too and feel very lost just because i dont have who to work with, im re searching studying and connecting dots lil by lil my self, but is not complicated, but a patient game, first secure a buyer list, make one, go out to meetings, groups and meet Realestate investors even online call them ask them of they requirements, they needs,  what they exactly looking for and then match them with the houses.