The biggest turnoff I experienced when interviewing brokers, was how many of them just expected you to hammer your own personal sphere, bugging them to refer you or sell/buy with you as a newbie.

Reason I ask is most conventional lenders will offer a 5% down option on a personal residence. you'll still pay monthly PMI but it's far cheaper then the FHA options.

I would personally begin by bettering your knowledge of investing and business overall.

Will you want the person to provide labour services only, or material and labour?

Hi John Anderson - I am looking to start interviewing contractors for personal investments.

I personally would suggest raising the rent and adding in a higher Vacancy buffer, especially if you check the local rental rates and see its plausible based of comps.

In my personal investing, I've found that my  best opportunities for creative financing come when I'm able to speak directly with the seller.

I purchased my first personal home in 2012 and sold it earlier this year.

Baltimore scares the hell out of me, personally.  

3) What if I do a big fix on my own personal residence (treat it like a luxury flip) prior to selling?