Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bp The second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

I'm a little lean right now for the course but hoping to find a reputable note seller.

Your tenant base is limited since they have so much to choose from.  

Please help choose exterior paint on difficult house.

I've seen typical numbers of 1%-2% higher than your current rate.So whichever HELOC option you choose, please make sure you have a plan to pay it back quickly. 

red flags are this.1. too quick to approve you when you have little to no expreince2. they don't ask you for detailed financial information from you.3. rates lower than you see from bigger legit lenders ( too good to be true)4. money up front and just like what happened to you.. need this fee .. oh and now I need that fee and of course you will get funding tomorrow if you pay this fee.. this is all a scam plain and simple. find reputable HML in your market go meet them.. if you have no experience it can be tougher.. if your credit is less than 640 can be tough.. if you have no cash for a down payment.. pretty much impossible..

I would ABSOLUTELY make sure the contractor is licensed, insured and has a good reputation.

Hello Everyone,I'm a General Contractor who has developed a great reputation in my area for 11 years now and I started flipping homes about 2 years ago. 

Originally posted by @Steve Cohen:@Branden Sewell bring an investor that's willing to partner up with you and they'll put up the cash and then you get the financing and then you do the deal with them and split the profitsI don't want to bring scepticism to this thread but I've never understood why an investor in his right mind would do this; this could eventually make sense if the active partner is extremely experienced and reputable with a long proven track record of successful deals but why would you put your hard earned money at risk partnering with a newbie for only 50% of earnings? 

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bp The second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.