It may be very hard to do but a really beneficial exercise may be to step back from the issue and evaluate it from a long term cash flow/value analysis standpoint.

When evaluating the property to list a broker/agent is supposed to look at what makes up the most value for an asset.So for instance a dumpy house that sits on 10 acres.

Eg:Effective ways to look for properties (MLS, Realtor.com, Redfin etc.)How to analyze an investment home (2% rule, 50% rule etc.)Steps in engaging with a hard money lender (paperwork required to be signed on, usual values for points and duration of loans etc)Steps involved in rehabbingSteps involved in putting a tenant on the rehabbed property etc.My idea is to make a kind of flowchart that I can use as a guide through the different steps in evaluating the property to the final stages of putting a tenant in the property.I'm located in Farmington, MI and would even be glad to discuss this over lunch or dinner if there are any members that would want to meet and help fill in the gaps.Best,Sid

You can always use the IRA structure until things progress and let someone else play the custodial role.

In the short-term, I'd like to learn to properly evaluate deals, learn about financing/capital options, and purchase a second rental property (not necessarily in the Boston area).

@Morris Lucas Why can't I enter these properties to evaluate them?

Even that you have to learn on how to evaluate ARV and estimate rehab cost.

I would go a step farther and really evaluate if you want a property management company that is advocating for you to take less security deposit.

If you take too long this could backfire on you.I am always open to new investors letting me know what they are planning but, frankly, until they actually have a deal under contract there is nothing for me to evaluate.

Hey @Don Daniels - not too sure why it was doing that on the front page of your blog, but if you go into the blog post itself, it looks normal: http://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5100/blog_posts/37492-getting-started-with-wholesaling---week-2-progress Might be a bug, but either way, the whole site is coming out with a re-design in the coming weeks so it's gonna look way different soon anyways!