Meaning I needed to analyze, add value and raise rents.If values are increasing and rents increase as well, this could keep up with the costs somewhat.

Door-knocking to NOD's and the like is very popular lately so you might take someone experienced at this to do the talking, or at least ask them what to say.You would normally add to any offer that the home must be vacant upon closing and make this the seller's problem.

As far as condensing the information I recommend determining the topic that you are interested in for example, are you wanting info on flipping or analyzing deals or rental property etc.? 

If nothing else, it gives you properties to practice doing walk-thrus and analyzing.

CYA.. if you aren't constantly watching and analyzing how much better are you than a guess?!

Doesn't have to be flip discounts, keep in mind that you need to be analyzing cash flow more than discount to value with your long term strategy.Besides, not having a home sucks, I was living in my empties when I started and again when the **** hit the fan in 2007.

It seems like a very popular option for meeting people on BP.  

By utilizing borrowed funds it is possible to do more expensive projects or to do a larger volume.An experienced Hard Money Lender is a good “deal barometer” in that the good ones are in the streets daily and can quickly analyze a deal.

Small world :) I'm analyzing the deal now.

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