If they are professional, they can explain this quickly and easily.

I guess I should have stay the heck out of this one LOL

In order to put a property under contract I need to provide proof of funds I know that I can get that from a hard money lender but I don’t meet there criteria for a loan approval what should I do?

@Stacey OlsonRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

Quote from @Julian Thomas: Quote from @Wale Lawal: @Julian ThomasYou're in an amazing position by thinking about real estate this early, and with a full-ride scholarship, college is a no-brainer—it gives you time to learn, network, and build capital without debt.

As you can imagine, the area was rough, and the property was sold to me "as is" with plenty of troubles to explore once the rehab began.

Hey gang - A partner and I just started a local RE investor meetup.Q: For anyone that attends these regularly or runs one....what are some of your best practices/tips/tricks to keep your audience engaged and growing?

Always good to have more information in an intro than just a "hello" so we can point you in the right direction. 

., sounds like this was in Los Angeles County.Would you mind sharing who you used to do the Lot Split?

So, when investing in areas they don’t really know, investors should research the different property Class submarkets.