In the BP article 'how to make $1 million in real estate' Brandon references acquiring property at 80% of the 'appraised' value.

Our culture does not do a good job with educating people about the costs and work involved in housing others (and popular images are of greedy landlord and goofy ones like Mr Ferley and such from 3's Company). 

And for a reference most hard lenders will lend at 65% LTV of what the property is worth. 

They will be able to guide you through the tax and liability implications of each, and refer you to any additional professionals as deemed necessary.

Hi everyone,Can anyone refer me to a structural engineer who can give me an assessment and an estimate on a tilted foundation issue?

Michael what jake is saying is what i was referring to.

Hi, Just thought I'd respond to the "where's the BP meetup" I believe they are referring to the Rarebird meeting Oct. 12th, I'm new to BP as well and am looking forward to going to this I've heard great things about this group! 

As a direct result of this I feel much more confident to check out credentials ask for references etc.It would of been easy for me to say that's it and give up,my pursuit of investing in real estate.

It breaks the image that you have to devote all of your time into real estate investing.

I will only consider contractors and managers with references.