(first look period).You should have a understanding of what buildings will and will not qualify for conventional financing, of course the best deals don't qualify.Take your time and look at many properties,Solid buildings that mostly need cosmetics are your best bet.

And I think Concord is a good long-term bet, and likely more consistent appreciation than a tertiary Bay Area city like Richmond.

By far the most helpful group of people I've found on the internet.

I may carve some tablets to guide the lives of investors later on, but I have no real commercial aspirations.The other issue is that my image is no where on the internet that is identified as being be, pretty sure about that.

Of the market areas in Texas, I have to say that Houston is probably the best bet in the Tex-a-plex.

Consider jumping into the current threads, a few days old forward as your post will have a better chance of being seen by the OP, or mention them.We also have contracts here on BP.Regardless, using state approved contracts are required in some states, like yours, and any internet contract should not every be used until it is reviewed by an attorney in your area.

Best bet is to interact with a board member to get the full scoop, write a letter to be read at a board meeting making your case and consider being on the board yourself...

If they ask and they probably won't just say you looked up their number on the internet (or wherever).The problem is you are focused on why they might not want to talk.

With a million dollar listing you can bet the agent will run you through the ringer with Proof of Funds, Verification of Deposits and Numerous Background and credit checks.

I bet you never do that again.