The current benchmarks my partner and I have established for the 2015 year include:Fix and Flip 2-to-3 single-family residences Establish business entity A snapshot of my current financial situation looks something like this:Income: $38,000 (PM at Architectural Consulting Firm)Assets: $13,000 (8k of which are devoted to investments)Debts: $17,500 (School Loan)With that being said, I am also debating purchasing my first primary residence and am trying to figure that into the plans.

It is the way you establish that personal/business relationship with someone online...you know, that one most people will tell you you can't do.

This would be a one year loan which I hope to convert to a traditional 15 year mortgage after the property has established a suitable rental history.  

I also established a business phone number.  

Hey Guys, I am a complete newb to the real estate scene and I'm looking to get into rentals (with a couple flips after I establish my 1st 5 rentals). 

If you are taking uncalculated risks then it is simply gambling or betting. 

I was thinking more in terms of selling the lead rather than getting a shared commission, but that you've brought up a good point, it might be better to go for the shared commission once I establish a good relationship with a REA in my area.

,If you have established a business for your investing activities, be careful about calling someone unsolicited.

I think most people selling need money right away for some reason..move and buy another house, divorce, job loss, etc.Also if the average seller has no idea what a "10 year master lease option" is, they'll probably pass on the offer right away.I've had some luck with seller financing, but only after establishing some rapport with the seller, making sure they're in a position to offer it, explaining the benefits , and then making an offer.Good luck!

If I'd been doing this longer, and could afford to lose a little money; I would definitely take a gamble on this one.