Make sure they actually have it under contract, There are lots of these operators that have no financial interest and are brokering real estate without a license.3.

With your credit history and your financial situation, you should be able to get started in that area no problem.

You can go about it both ways, you can get it under contract after you've been pre-approved for funding but it really shows the lender you're serious if you have it under contract already.The price of the house won't change drastically after it's under contract, so we'll know how much funding you'll need and you'll have a clearer financial picture from which to plan from.Let me know if there's anyway I can help!

I told to a financial planner in the midst of the Great Recession.

I have been consulting people and governments for years on financial matters and legislation.

For instance:Cash for your home.Close fast.Any condition.Get paid to find homes.etc.Like all of you, I am looking for a card that stands out. 

I don't know at what stage of the process you and your brother are at in this process.Here are some thing to consider, when you say 50/50 is that your financial split? 

The red ink stands out very well on the yellow paper.

That will depend on if we are able to find a financial partner to help with the cash needed so I'm not tying up all of my money in one project.

Flips are great, but building a portfolio of rental properties is more appealing to me from a long term financial standpoint.