To hit that goal, I've had to expand my REI techniques; for example, I'm going to be starting my first flip on Monday.

Our kids are adults so several years ago we went as separate corp's & it has worked here in NY SO FAR with $6500 (individual) deductibles ...but (& without getting political) we have been advised by our carrier that the full force of ACA is yet to hit our respective plan(s).

Does anyone know of any meetings that currently take place in Northern Utah?

You can put your license under a broker and become a member of MLS, enabling to see properties as soon as they hit the market.

Worst case, you let the property go back to the bank and your father (in Mexico) takes the hit, not you.

Be sure to check out the Podcasts which are filled with a ton of great tips for beginners and pro's in the industry.I work in NYC but live and invest in northern NJ.

Many variables.Good for you if you got that, but it doesn't pass muster.My group bout 18 houses for a average of 90K each out of state that got hit hard.

They seem structured to only provide the full escrow service.I'm in Northern CA.

Deferred maintenance, one-time hits like roof, heater, kitchen rehabs?

Here in Northern California, with standard ranch houses oftentimes pushing $1mil or more, spending a couple thousand on staging is not unreasonable and is quite common.