Ok, now that you have taken your initial step, below are some quick links to get engaged.http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthere http://www.biggerpockets.com/ubg http://www.biggerpockets.com/meet Setting up Keyword Alerts How to Use @Mentions on BiggerPockets 25 Tips for Real Estate SuccessREI can be very daunting, but, before you go searching for that 1st buy, please take a few minutes to bone up on the tips in link below.http://www.realestate.com/advice/buying-your-first-investment-property/ However, this site thrives on interactions and as such we encourage two way exchanges and look forward to educational and thought provoking ideas relevant to REI.

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any tips, i mean should we always lock the front door behind us during showings, even 'open' houses?

Thanks for the tips

, yeah right______    (( NUMBERS ))Ask: $198,900ARV: $264,900k (6 months, sold comps, 1) click here$198,900 divide by $264,900 = 0.75% (ARV)$264,900 x.70% - $10krpr - $10kpft = $165,430 (MAO)$165,430 divide by $264,900 = 0.62% (ARV)*** Knowing a buyer / rehabber has many other costs that need to be considered, I was told to not worry about those, just only my profit and the repairs needed.

I'm new to Bigger Pockets and I look forward to spending time on the site and learning as much as I can.I was wondering if someone can give me tips on where to locate properties for sale?

It would be cool to instantly video chat with someone on BP with the click of a button.If it's text only then likely I would just talk to people over the phone as I can share 10 times the info in 30 minutes over a phone call then typing out.

There is a lot of knowledge and content at your finger tips...

Any tip is welcome. 

Account Closed Thanks for the tip on keyword alerts.