My question is basic to most real estate, but I don't know the answer.If they've got it listed with a realtor, can I walk in my friends' house, present my offer, produce a contract, and be legal in it?

1) I have my Google Voice number forwarding to a cellphone I bought2) I have (50) bandit signs with that number on it3) I have an answering service4) I used the Google Voice number on my BiggerPockets account, a Classified Ad, a Wufoo form for bird dogs to submit a house, and my website.......So, when you Google search the phone number... it basically pops up with my information online.I deleted each form that had the number, but it still is available in the search.I'm waiting to see if it wipes over the next couple of days.Here's my question:Should I change my number so that it has no ties back to me?

So basically what I am wondering is: 1) Could I go to the bank with everything I have said here and seek a conventional loan with her co-signing against her property in the form of a home equity?

Mike Cartmell, in this case we just offered to close in 48 hours if they could get title work done in time.My basic rule is my price and your terms as price is what matters to me.

I already have out of state rentals so am familiar with the basic due diligence needed to evaluate a new area.

Treat it like your opening a business (basically you are) tell ALL your friends and family etc.... everyone you meet.

I know this seems like a basic question, but I keep reading about people purchasing these homes with investor's money but I don't read about at which point both parties are locked into the deal and money actually exchanges hands. 3.

There is a lot more to it than that but that is the basics.

I have been reading BP and getting great info but I wanted to know in a more expensive market like Vancouver and its tri cities if its possible to flip apartments/townhouses to start creating more capital and than move on to houses.my other thought was looking at towns that are about 30min to an hour away and the price of property there is usually half of what it is in Vancouver.I am a pretty hands on kinds of guy and have done a lot of the finishings(painting, trimming, fixtures) all the way to dry walling and basic plumping and electrical work.

Direct contact with motivated sellers is basically the same as a FSBO, the only difference is the haven't actually posted it for sale yet.