It definately does a good job of breaking everything down into manageable chunks.

That is 19% higher than the pace last year and 74% percent higher than in 2011.Flippers—defined as people who buy a home and then sell it within six months—have made an average gross profit of $18,391 on their investments so far this year, compared with just $5,321 during the first half of 2012.

The enhancements were very economical and paid for themselves in a matter of months.The target market is the best definer of where to acquire any investment.

Keep learning, absorb all the information you can, participate in discussions on the forums, ask questions, all that good stuff.Here is a list of great books since you seem like a reader: The Best Real Estate Books Ever As you learn a little bit more, you'll develop more defined goals for your REI future and you'll be on your way.

Are you defining a lead as someone who has indicated interest in selling and fills out an online form?

I wish I could say that I’m devouring the information systematically (as a nod back to my consulting days), but with the lack of any defined path to understanding, I’m just reading it all.

Each investor is unique as is the investment and the goals.Depending upon the formulas and methods used, it is not unrealistic to consider it taking a long time to achieve the level of success defined by your goals.

My Goal: Not clearly defined yet which makes it hard to create a business plan, but I'm interested in multifamily and commercial, but I'm up for SFH flips as well.

Michael Sherwood I currently have my house loan through First Niagara, but will definately check out M & T.

Each investor defines his own unique risk vs. reward expectations.I am not suggesting your intent is to cheat anyone.