If you haven't already, be sure to check out the BP podcast - that's a FANTASTIC way to learn a ton and start chipping away at the scary unknowns.  

@Jason G.This sounds like a fantastic deal to me and I would definitely go for it.

@Steve Garner This is fantastic news.

For me, my last 13 rehabs are all around 2 hrs away and I remote manage because I found a fantastic local contractor who finds his own subs (sort of like a GC). 

I can't decide if this is a fantastic formula or a faulty one, but it's something I would like to explore a little deeper.

A lot of forum members are experts in their respective fields related to real estate investing, whether that is real estate sales, wholesaling, flipping, buy and hold investing, lending, self-directed IRA and Solo 401k investing, or tax and legal guidance.There are some pretty nice discounts on many products and services offered as Perks to BP members that you might want to check out: https://www.biggerpockets.com/perks/proIf you haven’t been to it already, the Bigger Pockets blog features links to their fantastic podcast and many great articles: https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/The site has quite a few tools that can be helpful for new members.

@Caleb Heimsoth thanks all for the fantastic advice I will call my brother and let him know my decision.

Purchase price: $180,000 Cash invested: $20,000 Sale price: $280,000 Beautiful remodeled rancher in fantastic central location!

A lot of forum members are experts in their respective fields related to real estate investing, whether that is real estate sales, wholesaling, flipping, buy and hold investing, lending, self-directed IRA and Solo 401k investing, or tax and legal guidance.There are some pretty nice discounts on many products and services offered as Perks to BP members that you might want to check out: https://www.biggerpockets.com/perks/proIf you haven’t been to it already, the Bigger Pockets blog features links to their fantastic podcast and many great articles: https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/The site has quite a few tools that can be helpful for new members.

I say this because it is a fantastic starting point to learning about money and various vocabulary used when talking about money/investing.Reading about personal finance will naturally roll into learning about real estate investing.