However, all aspects to REI are interesting to me at this point, and I envision a portfolio with a mix of different properties.Aside from the excellent knowledge base here at BP, I am also looking forward to networking and connecting with everyone.  

It's like a real thin, runny concrete that you mix and pour on the floor.

The funding terms are nuts but I figure it would get me right into the mix of flipping.

Emotions mix with finance the same way oil mixes with water.

You get involved with an elderly person, mix real estate, finance, and legal in the sentence and someone's gonna get screwed.

I guess it's just considered normal between borrowers and lenders but certainly an issue when you mix business with your buddies.

________________Ask: 285k3bdrm, 2half bath2 car garageNo mortgageNo H.O.AA.R.V = $310k - $331k( $25k spread)$310k x .70% = $217k ( $93k spread) - $ 65,100 (30% repairs)- $ 32,550 (15% closing)- $21,700  (10% profit)= $97,650 (max offer)( $212,350 spread)___________________I figure that since me and a rehabber are going to be involved in helping a seller by buying their property, that my profit will be mixed in with the rehabbers and in order for me to make a profit I have to make sure the rehabber makes a bigger profit.

Units are rented out to high-tech professionals all making $100k+, so no worries there.Just recently closed on another property and yup, still think I can find cash flow there!

My family (myself, brother's family, parents, in-laws) is looking to create a multi-unit, possibly mixed-use compound in the greater DC area.

Business and family truly don't mix.