.• Likely to appreciate over time - While you should not buy a property only for future appreciation, appreciation is very desirable.

My partner currently flips properties in my town, and is interested in doing flips in other parts of the city, but does not have the time or desire to manage the properties further away.

Read the BP blogs and listen to the Podcasts, get active on the forums and connect with those in your desired markets and you are sure to be prepared for that first purchase.

I've always had a desire to learn the ins and outs of real estate investing.

Otherwise I'd just be buying houses at ARV if the net operating income numbers were that good because I'd be getting well above the assumed desired rate of return buying at ARV.

I feel the same exact way you do and have no desire to leave this area.  

You can do lease option or subject 2 if the property is DESIRABLE or needs minimal repairs.If the property needs work and its upside down, its pretty much dead.

Tons of awesome people in this site who are willing/desire to be of service.

My reason for desiring to enter real-estate is to give me more financial freedom and flexibility as well as the opportunity to one day hopefully be my own boss.Again, I appreciate all of the great information coming from this site!

I currently reside in the Goose Creek SC which is about 10 miles outside of Charleston SC, voted #1 city in the nation.As a former real estate agent, I've always had a strong desire to purchase real estate and can instinctively spot property that I recognize as good investments.