Some even leave couch, TV on the curb thinking someone will take them away instead of hauling away. 

For most of my investing career here in DFW I used to have several REOs that I could look at my leisure, pick one, put 5% down, cash-flow and poo poo the rest.

My name is Andrew, and I'm looking to get out of the TV biz eventually.

TV shows and gurus don't teach that. 

So my partners are into your third year of flipping houses.  We did 12 homes last year and have done very well for ourselfs in a very competitive market, Tucson AZ. We focus almost entirely on buying at trustee sales,...

Online - as with signs & TV spots - you cannot get only people with high equity; you get whoever calls so you have to determine things like equity once they contact you.  

Not a lot of work in that field (tv & movies) in Dallas, but lots of commercials. 

With all that information, I am sure you are totally confused and may decide to keep your day job.I believe the best way to find and closed transactions is to advertise by direct mail, a little radio and some TV, but before you do that, align yourself with a professional investor, one with a proven track record.Having done many assignments in my career, I would suggest that you do a few flips, with the help from a pro, so you can build your capital, than hold some of the best ones for cash flow and future equity position.Deal only with sellers, forget listed properties, go for the FSBO's and Expired listings.Good luck,Charles

I would love to get some feedback and hear your thoughts.I started a home-based business that allows me to offer essential services like TV, internet, phone, home security and even electricity and gas (in certain states).My plan is to purchase single family homes and rent them out.

If I were to loan my best friend $100,000, and I saw him "investing" his time in anything else, be it work, leisure, even family, it would be hard to not allow resentment to creep in if the deal does not come out perfect.