and when you do find them, what is the best way to approach them?

Well in my studies I came across the following link which I think might help new people who are starting out avoid some authors and "get rich in real estate" programs.http://www.johntreed.com/Reedgururating.htmlReed takes a no B.S. approach to debunking a lot of the programs and books out there...good way to know what to avoid for us newbs : )...

DON'T WORRY ABOUT MONEY. i repeat DON'T WORRY ABOUT MONEY. focus on finding deals. when you can find deals money finds you. all you have to do is stand up at an investor meeting and say "i have a deal with $30k in equity etc... and i'm looking for a partner." someone's gonna approach you and want more info. 5. let everyone know you're interested in real estate. you'd be surprised who may be involved in your sphere that you never even knew. it could be a coworker with a few rentals or someone you see at the gym weekly etc.6.

i work for a very wealth man who made all his money in real estate should i approach him with a deal of flipping some houses and making us both some money ?

i will be approaching a fellow investor this week on taking a multi off her hands with seller financing.

Flipping has basically two different meanings....You could get a house at an auction, own the house, fix up the property and then sell for a profit....orFind a house that is well below market value, get it under contract, and sell the contract to another investor for a small profit...2-5k.You are referring to the first approach...it's much easier to say rehabbing becuase everyone wil know exactly what you mean.

i'm trying to buy a 40 unit complex that is completely rented out right now, but i would like to get a hard money loan because of my bad credit how do i approach the seller with an offer and how do i approach the hard money lender because they said with a purchase i need 20 percent down.

I know you are going to ask why I havent done all of the typical SS approach but the owner has been very reluctant to give away any control on this deal so i just tried to work a way out that I cold make a little $$ and put him together with a potential buyer.

anyone have a rough price per sq ft for rehab in the DC/VA/MD area.along the lines of complete gut brought back to market.

Most of the seansoned people are saying you should approach the preforeclsoure with the intention of helping the people and building a relationship.