I do not venture into the northeast for rentals, but I hear that Philly has potential.

All the best on your real estate ventures!!

Ask seller to replace breaker - DIY less than $10.00. 

You have to live in the residence as well, so I view it as more of a house hacking venture.

Wishing you success on your real estate venture!

That's a DIY thing if you can tile, I had to laugh at the framing bid, they are saying they don't want to be bothered with such a small job, IMO.

What could I tell potential money partners and investors, to make them believe I would be a good joint venture partner, even though I have no money or experience in real estate all together.

She is asking for $3450 in financing costs from me and is putting $25000 down  with the lender kicking in the rest This represents 75% ltv.My question is should I offer the loan and collect the hard money fees and higher interest rate.I know Dodd-Frank ,and the borrower's credit has to be addressed ,but I would defer taxes on this venture Any opinions 

I am 20 years old and interested in beginning ventures as a real estate investor.

Joint Venture with Seller on minor rehabs, free and clear house - You get private money for minor rehab, give note for equity, no payments to seller for 4 months, buy it, fix it, resell it, pay off private loan and seller's private note8.