My central focus at this early stage in my real estate career is to learn about wholesaling, but I am open to learning about other specialized methods of real estate investing as well.I look forward to obtaining knowledge and exchanging ideas with all of you!

Take it block to block - colleague me and fill me in on your operation methods to see if its for you.

We talked about the different ways that we can work and how he gets paid: cost plus, fixed price, etcI would like to know how other pros are structuring their payments and what is the preferred method of billing.

I like John's method better, but @Bill Coleman thanks for introducing me to the idea.  

I am willing to learn about other methods of both generating capital and cash flow, though.

What do you think is your most effective method of lead generation?

My wife and I live in and do business in Mexico, and have invested in Quintana Roo (Riviera Maya, the Mexican Caribbean), both in luxury and mid-low class residential properties, with great satisfaction.Unfortunately, the kind of experiences Adrian had are wide-spread all over Mexico.

After a number of years you will get an idea of the percentage of expenses for your property, but experience shows it will be close to 50%.Also, replacement reserve is a method of setting aside funds (usually in a bank account) to cover a rental property’s anticipated (inevitable) future capital improvement expenses.

A very smart lady (@Jessica Swingle) recently said to me that many investors wouldn't buy a property where they wouldn't want their mother to live.That's one investment method and definitely good advice.

Her methods on targeting Probates are the best.