Can you get the information else where....yes.....I look at it like this.....you can buy a loaf of bread from the bakery outlet store, from the grocery store, from convenience store, or from a gas station....but the further you get from that outlet store...the more your pay and the bread become suspect.....

Bought on 10/27/2017 for $461k, in escrow on 12/1/2017 with a list price of $585k.Rehab looks like it was basic cosmetic remodel, including:paint (ext/int), some exterior facade, windows, roof, cabinets and countertops, appliances, fixtures, recessed lighting, flooring, trim, electrical outlets/switches/covers, HVAC, doors, landscaping, etc.Their finishes look pretty standard and formula-based - basic fixtures, windows, laminate flooring in main living areas and carpet in bedrooms, about 12 +/- recessed lights (kitchen, family room and bathrooms only), single center ceiling light fixtures in the bedrooms, standard appliances, nicely finished standard cabinets with nice Quartz counters.It's what I would consider well updated with generally standard to some above standard quality.

If you are Diligent,  and Disciplined you can do it, the no money down methods are quite risky and expensive, but are an outlet if others are not available to you.Words of wisdom, Very few contributors on here are experienced investors, most are new like you, but they have read all the books, and listened to all the pod casts, oh and they are experts, just ask them they will tell you.  

You will get Granny and Pappys flower shop types as tenants.Make sure the building you buy can be used in various ways.

If she balks and wants to move out, let her.  

Hey everyone.  So I've made the commitment to get started finally.  Just upgrade to PRO and have been analyzing deals in my area (Miami, FL).  Currently working on getting a HELOC loan to fund my investments.  I've be...

When your'e starting out let your customers know that you're new to the business.  

As a college student graduating next year, I have been trying to learn as much as possible about real estate through books, podcasts, and any other outlet that offers help.

This was never what i imagined to be doing and definitely not my idea of "hands on"...but i work at a very good company and very fortunate to be where i am now.In search to find an outlet for my undying need to build/fix/create, i stumbled upon bigger pockets...a place where desk jockeys dreams come true!

@Steven JeffersonTankless gas water heater require 3/4” gas line and a separate 110v electrical outlet.