We have found that most people would rather just pay for the lead and move right into contacting the prospect rather than spend time running down to the courthouse, researching probate cases, only to find out the lead is worthless and the time was wasted.

I will be interested to know which software you found to be best.

As I'm preparing for this, I'm wondering what advice people have on home insurance--best companies they've found, or things I should be sure to note when I'm comparing plans?

I've found the transition from what we've been doing for a long time to the next or alternate chapter to be a longer and more fluid process than 'in a few years I'm going to do x all at once and go in direction y'.    

@Phil Pereira, I found this article here on Bigger Pockets about condos, which is useful and also has a good discussion in the comments: https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2016/03/0...

I'm looking for a little help with my next potential deal.  Here's the numbers.  Purchase price will be $60k with an ARV of $115k.  Rehab costs will run $20-$25k.  I currently have a HELOC for $33k on my former primar...

When I walk through a place, I don't see how it looks but what it could look like based on the type of work I am capable of.I personally like homes from the 50s (good thick hardwood often hidden under a bad carpet) but avoid late 60s and 70s (popcorn ceiling = asbestos) and often cheaper construction grade.Overall, I found that flipping is a good way to turn your free time into equity/money and a great learning experience but it is hard work and definitely not for everyone.

We have found this to be the safest option and best use of our time.  

If only I had found BP before!!

I found one that had an eviction notice on the door and a for sale sign in the yard but no listing agent only a number.