If you are prepared for the negotiation (having done all of the required homework) it won't matter how old you are or look.

Then I would prepare for a fight with the president.

Hi guys,I am going to be meeting my attorney in next few days, but I thought I ask BPers for some feedback and this way I can be better prepared to meet my attorney.I own most of properties free and clear and currently they are under a few LLCs.

In my future blogs I will relate the entire story and his info as well as the successes, failures and opportunities of our team.I am very new to the potential of real estate but will be taking off the Army 'green' in about a year and am preparing myself for yet another great adventure.

Essentially you are helping out with miscellaneous errands and learning in the process.IMHO, It is very unlikely that you will find an investor to fund your deal if you have never done a rehab and do not have any of your own funds in the deal.I am not trying to rain on your parade but just want to prepare you for some of the challenges of getting started with no funds and no experience.Keep asking questions and you will find great assistance right here.

In a few months I hope to be fully prepared to make my first buy.

However I was prepared, willing, wrote the offer that I would putdown a deposit of 100% of the sales price, which was six figures, and had the deposit check already written out for the presentation and kept waiving in front of the seller.

I want to be prepared for everything.

Know your numbers, know your ARV, know your rehab costs and be prepared to bring them a complete analysis that has realistic numbers.And make sure to take a few mints, cause first impressions and all :)Good luck!

Long story short with a few properties and a contract for deed sale I have decided excel and turbotax may not be the wisest and that I could use some better advice and direction.

I am located in small town so...