The main problem I'm having is finding a local hard money lender.

When I started, like a lot of other aspiring investors, I MAINLY focused on Acquisition.

I want to do it on the side and mainly purchase a home put some tenants in it (help pay the mortgage) and then after a few years flip the house..

The main thing to keep in mind is that the deals don't ever get eisier.

I've ran into many that are broken, corroded to the point of needing to be replaced, but I'd say more often than not they are in useable shape.If they do need to be replaced you can break them off the main hub with a hammer, this will break the lead seal loose, removing just the flange collar leaving the 4" hub.

Hi,There are two main REIAs on Long Island, one based out of Suffolk County, and one based in Nassau County.

That way you're EDUCATING yourself, not getting the distorted view of someone who's main business is hawking seminars.BTW, a lot of people think "oh boy, CASH, I can get away with something on the IRS".

If I buy one, I may also get it out there to flip and generate cash, as thats the main goal.

My main goal right now is to learn as much as I can from knowledgable people so I don't make the common beginner mistakes that cost $.

(LP) I'm also thinking about sell coins on E-bay mainly for the sales and financing opportunity's.