I love the idea of 1 loan to include the rehab cost's.

So, if this is really currently available, without actually putting an agent on the clock, can I get a better Idea of the status of this property by a phone call? 

Lets meet up one a month and talking about Positive things bring great ideas to the table. 

Talked to few of my friends investors and one of my mentor, and he still uses EXCEL only....what do you use, any better idea?

Thank you so much Danielle, great ideas for sure!

Any tips or ideas for BiggerPockets?

Account Closed Thanks for your insight also, that is a good idea and I will do that.

hello everyone,I've recently made two offers on short sales, (they both happened today)as they looked like good deals when i quickly ran the numbers, so i made offers on both as things are going crazy fast here in vegas and i thought it was best to submit an offer then have the option of turning down the deal if it wasn't a good one.after using the rental calculator one cash flows for 90 and the other for 60. and this is without me allowing for cap x on either, the reason for this is that ones a town home and the other is a condo, both with good hoa's, i did allow 5% for repairs which i think is a lot as the condo has just been totally refurbished and the TH was in good condition and I've allowed 1500 for touch ups, so it'll also be like new after I'm finished. my thinking was that this 5% would cover both repairs and cap x as there shouldn't be much in the way of either. is this a terrible idea for me to allow so little for both.i would be waking in with 25k of equity on the TH and thats without my 20% down payment. and with the condo id be getting around 13k.here are the rental calculator results for both-any help would be greatly appreciated!

I like the idea of investing near lougheed or the quay as well.

In my opinion, the best mentors might cost you lunch once in a while, not work for a consulting fee.Bigger Pockets is another good source to run ideas around.As for books, I think part of your education should be learning how to think differently.