You could also read the classic "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" by Robert Kiyosaki and some of the books published by experts right here on BP in the area of interest that you resonate with.I hope this helps with your starting point.

You generally don't get that when you are dealing with private/family money because they are looking to you as the expert and may not fully understand investing in real estate.

But then again, I'm new to this and no expert.

I would definitely seek the advice of an expert, though.

You can learn a ton from the real estate experts on the site.Best of luck to you!

Expert house flippers can’t stress this enough.

I'd be over stating to call myself an 'expert' in this field...but who is?  

I'm not aware of Banks allowing your rehab costs to be included as part of your purchase price.Any "Delayed Financing Exception" experts out there?

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