Hi BP! By this winter i will be retired from the military! I plan on going to school full time once i transition and I would very much appreciate the advice of people here on BP about what route to take as far as degr...

I've read the beginners guide (found it very helpful) and several books as I've researched this avenue of investing.

However, since this thread is potentially pretty important for Ohioan beginners, I thought I should add in what little I do know. 

Being that I'm a beginner, I was curious what everyone else's experiences were like working with a hard money lender or a private lender, and what that process is like.

Good morning AnnYes I am aware that I could not use buyer C’s funds to purchase a property,  I was taught that in one of my classes,  I liked how you were right to the point with your answer, my purpose for asking the question about double closings is I am searching for mentors in the real world of real estate, I guess I could have asked google the question but that wouldn’t have got me in touch with real people with real answers, this site is fantastic for beginners like myself, I’ve been installing flooring for 43 years working with realtors and new builds and investors, I decided to retire my back and knees from my trade so I can continue to work with clients on a different level,  I just completed and built my dream cabin in central Maine, I coordinated the entire project and hired all the contractors and paid them as well, I do have a passion for real estate, one of my goals is to gain relationships with realtors Thank you for your answers Mat

I'm looking for some beginners advice, local REIAs to meet up with, or someone who's interested in getting coffee and wouldn't mind a brain picking session.

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I know that Philly Sheriff office has a free seminar to beginners. 

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If you're buying a house for 50k and rehab is 50k, you will only be able to get a loan for 80k as a beginner and then have to come up with 20k in cash to bring to the table.