But would never do deals without her.. in My Wifes market were her average commissions are 10 to 15k per side and she double sides quite a few yearly  400.00 per transaction is really cost effective and the brokerage fee that she has to pay again is less than 5k  a year so for the established agent its great way to go..

I am a real estate newbie who is interested in STRs in well established vacation areas.

At some point in the distant future I hope to develop rentals and flips in the Northern Virginia area, and also establish a foundation helping low income families gain a footing in the real estate market.Thanks and I look forward to meeting you all.

Hard money is more intitutionalized, private money is more people you have established relationships with.

How are people doing living FIRE.I'd guess since like any large goal, there are more new to it than are established in it.

Once you establish a foundation of education and you pick a niche, then it'll be time to start pursuing your first deal.If you are driven, disciplined, and focused, you may be able to retire off real estate by the age of 60.

I do not gamble with this. 

Hi, I'm looking to establish relationships with wholesalers in my target area to buy their low equity leads off them (for seller financing deals).

You may want to research why paying 50% upfront is a high risk gamble and why you should NEVER pay cash.3) WHEN: housing values are not predicted to drop - although they may flatline.

We were notified that prior to the transfer of title, we will need to establish an escrow account with funds equal to 125% of the estimated cost of repairs of the code violations we are assuming.