One concept that Biggerpockets promotes is to add value to someone in order to create a mentor-ship or to ask for advice.

I have been active on the internet lately promoting some properties.I received an email asking if i needed use of funds and for what for from a direct internet connection.I responded with:Transactional funding use of funds for 24 hours or maybe up to 3 days maxRehab funding acquisition to disposition 6 months use maxLong term hold funding acquisition, rehab and paying back the loan with funding from tenant funding 10 years if acceptable.Odd things:1) Speaks broken English with complete American Name (Sounds Asian)2) Uses a google voice number3) Asks if i am married4) Calling me several times asking me the same questions that i had already answered.5) Gave terms but never said anything about approximate value of property that he would loan on ie 65% LTV 70% LTVTerms:10% down and 5% Interest from $50K to 1M send a copy of my license.

I'm getting married in September of this year, purchased a new house that is being built in a development that is slated for completion in October, work 9:00 - 5:30 at a Health Inforamtion Technology vendor as an systems integration specialist.

To buy a property at 70% ARV minus repairs would probably mean that you don't have working plumbing & electrical and you may even be living with mold or some other health hazards.

I find this as slightly odd, as all the notices and paperwork in the windows of the house were dated from 2011.I have not called them yet as I just got the information tonight, but I have located them on Facebook and all seems well with their health and financial wellbeing based on what they have posted.I am new to real estate and would appreciate any help and advice.

Typically they will only perform repairs for items that are considered "health and safety" issues, and not being able to take a hot shower isn't considered a "health" issue. :) It doesn't hurt to ask, and maybe tell them you'll have to cancel the contract because you won't be able to get the financing you need if it's not fixed.

George, your option is related to your financial health.

Then again----each to their own.I was living high on the hog a few years back and then health issues took me to my knees and I lost everything.

They often run promotions for 12-24 months as well.  

I do lots of volunteer work and give to food banks, health clinics, and battered women shelters.I mentor others who also give back to community - whether the impact is local or global.I'm new to REI so don't ask me for advice.