Usually the personal relationships take you further than anything else and conferences would be an excellent place to develop those relationships.

If you don't have the money to do it right, save up until you do.The one ethical issue I'm trying to deal with is the relationship between myself and the lender.

Basically, you can't do any deal with your self, spouse, your ancestors or descendants, or anyone with a fiduciary relationship with one of these people.There are also some funny taxes that come into play in certain situations.Jon

Focus on unique properties with historical character, and neighborhoods that I beleive will see significant changes within 5 years.

It might be a the start of a great relationship.

I have an investment house in one of the historic districts of Ft Worth.

Generally you need a relationship with the company handling the REO.

This question about fireplaces may become relevant as I head into my first big rehab - older historic home, 4 fireplaces currently blocked which may or may not become functional.

:clap: If you do not mind tell us more about how you structure your business relationship.

We have developed a relationship for which he understands that "What I Want" really is "What I Want".