See opportunity where others do not; stay connected to the agents and seller while patiently keeping them informed of my motivation to close a deal, and my willingness to wait for the right price.

Hey quick question, looking to get into fix and flip, but want to sell to Offerpad or Opendoor and similar sites instead of working with agents, is that realistic?

5) Consider meeting with a few agents in your area even if you are just getting started!

Just starting my journey with REI and looking forward to building my network of other investors, agents and lenders.

An additional benefit of a detailed engineering-based Cost Segregation Study is that it can increase potential insurance premium savings as well as provides support for the property tax appeals process.Additionally, it can help maximize renovations and improvements.A Cost Segregation study is an IRS approved federal income tax tool that increases near term cash flow by utilizing shorter recovery periods for depreciation to accelerate return on investment.

I just wouldn't pay a guru.Read the forums here, listen to the podcasts, read the Bigger Pockets books, the worksheets, the willingness of people on this board to weigh in on potential deals.That in itself is honestly enough, you will get all of the information (and likely better info) at a fraction of the cost.Find a good real estate agent that specializes in working with investors and tell them you are looking to get into real estate investing and see if they can help you get started.Let me ask this question, what do you hope to get from a guru? 

Can link you up with Agents, GCs and Brokers!

Augustine resident and Real Estate Agent who specializes in STR's.

Providing something unique in a very competitive environment is essential Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

For the rehab you will want to compile a list of comps and talk to an agent and get their opinion.