., you need to understand IRR, how it works and why the one shot CoCR is just not correct.When you really understand these calculations.... the all kinds of scenarios can be modeled.When you understand all kinds of scenarios, you can begin to predict the future with accuracy as you use your God Given Intellect.

The spreadsheet isn’t God.

@Robert Medina Online presence is something I'd look into before setting up those appointments to interview, to save time and effort knowing that you are talking to someone who at least has a level of expertise.I tend to look at these things to start: What impression do they give you online (professional or not/resourceful or not)? 

God Bless You.

We have a local presence that will regulate if needed to make sure that we aren't taken advantage of. 

Or god Forbid you put some equity into the deals.. the idea that you can buy reahab and refi and not have any money in the deal works in very specific markets it simply does not work in most though so you dod the deal and maybe you get 70 or 80% of your cash back if you want to break even or cash flow positive.. if you want all your money back then U take negative cash flow until you refi and rents rise both might happen in a few years.. so temporary negative cash flow.Virtually every investor on the west coast that is paying wholesalers or off MLS etc with all money returned on refi or minimum down will be negative cash flow for a few years.. but then appreciation kicks in and thats were real wealth is created not making 200 a month.

The only way I've ever seen these types of properties work for an investor is if the owner is closely managing the day to day and the tenants feel your presence.

Sheriff sale access is limited and god knows what could be lurking inside lol… so with that being said anyone want to help a newbie and give me some advice??

In today's digital age, how important do you find online presence and branding to be in attracting leads and closing deals?

@Sam Martin works for a B2B Commercial Lender with a large presence in Georgia.