Its a numbers game, and the more offers you make, the closer you are to that goal.Adam,On the calculators, its always good to review what is the present value of a all cash offer to what a seller financed offer. $25K cash sale might be the same as $25K with seller financing at 5% interest over 10 years, but there is so much more value in paying that property down over time, and having others pay it for you.I generally find my sellers with direct mail non-owner occupied letters.

Sellers want to see some skin in the game.

Thank you for the Welcomes,The Interview with James Vermillion was Interesting, Especially the fact I currently Deployed, and using my Time to Develop my Game plan for my Return.

How much of the 30% does the private lender require you to have in the game??

Hey guys, I'm just getting involved in the real estate game and trying to figure out how to finance deals.

Andy- As a BYU fan, I get to Provo for games a couple times, but have nothing to get me to SL.

I do not use big renovation companies, but rather, rely on individual contractors who I've established a relationship with over the years.

In the short term you own real property that you purchase now at low price, well below "market value"- these establish you as a local landowner and provide other credit benefits as well.

I'm very new to this game and recently got a great price approved for purchasing a short sale.

The bank is going to want to see you have some skin in the game.