Also it probably didn't need more than 5K in work max, mainly for outside landscaping, the inside was about perfect.My question is, how many wholesalers out there get calls only to meet with the seller and find out they are looking for full retail price for their home?

I agree that most people use the tapes, books, etc. as dust collectors which is the main reason they are not successful, although most of the guru products are tools to upsale you on the next "bootcamp".My partner actually got started in RE by buying the Carlton Sheets program and he became one of his "success stories".

Mike, Anyone can read the blogs, just click on the button that takes you to the main home page and then you will see a dashboard that lists forums, blog, etc......Here is the link to the blog area and the my post was on Wednesday the 6th. http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/ Jason

One of the main questions people are asking is "where the heck is the septic system?"

Got a call from a seller and here's the info: SFH that he described in good condition, needing updating on the finished basement and the bathroom as well as a new roof probably (mainly b/c it's old, not b/c it's leaking).

If price is your main concern make everything else easy.

If replacing the main panel, be sure the new one uses standard breakers, not a proprietary configuration.If there is ANY iron supply piping, replace it.

The main exception I have had to this experience is a Realtor I know named Ed http://realestategozone.wordpress.com/2009/01/20/what-a-real-estate-agent-needs-to-do-to-sell-to-me/ who has stepped aside on may occasions to let me try to make something happen.

Appreciation OK, so I cheated, but the point is if you have these key components going for you, your portfolio will grow and so will your profitability.

Putting the house into a trust and(ex 123 main st trust) assigning my company as trusteeThe seller asked me a question regarding keeping the insurance in place as well.