i'm especially interested in meeting solid turn-key folks who specialize in working with out-of-towners.... definitely PM me if this is your business....aside from all that, i'm in my 30s and work as a software engineer (web, databases, etc) for a small interactive company here in new york city.

That's our key to consistently closing 20-25 deals per month.

Turn-key home investors usually need to buy out of state because their backyard does not make sense at this time.

Also, you may want to check out your local real estate club - it's a good way to network and find out who they key players are in your area.

An RE License on YOUR team is they way to Go, IMHO, The key to this is to pound a round peg in a round hole.

Not a gentleman, but..I think that knowing your market like the back of your hand is the key to becoming a successful wholesaler.

I know they can all provide quality leads but I need to build some capital up first.WIth probates timing seems to be key.

I suppose I left out that key bit.

Find an agent that works with investors, this part is KEY.

Originally posted by Account Closed You should have come to the last East Bay Sunday meetup, it was all about OOS, but the presenter shared that cool litmus test above (where you invest passes with flying colors btw) that kind of guts the standard "turnkey provider" model.Another market not far off, Stockton, same test as above - steady income (rent increases will likely at least track with inflation, if you zoom out to the 10 yr horizon), gradually increasing population (a driver of asset/home appreciation, 10 yr horizon), 2-4 unit properties still affordable.Do it for Oakland and obviously you will see incomes through the roof, population gradually increasing, but sticking point will be the prices present a barrier to entry that not everyone will be able to handle.