I got my RE license in 1998 and began flipping houses shortly thereafter.I've  done 18 fix and flip deals in the past, all in the North Atlanta suburbs (except for one duplex in Inman Park I wish I had kept...)

Being a real estate agent is not something you can approach casually and hope to start receiving "capital" if you actually want to make money you have to go balls to the wall and create a full blown business (which is what I'm doing right now, actually still waiting to take my RE test, this is just what I've observed).

And most agents are simply terrible at understanding or discussing non-traditional purchase options.

Any advice or if anyone knows of a mortgage lender or private lender that would lend to someone under my circumstances id be glad to discuss, thanks.

I've been in discussions with the listing agent for the past week and one of the things that's come up is a tenant is currently going through the eviction process.

@Anna Watkins @Steven Hamilton IIThere is case law out there to support a long-term hold being classified as a flip if it is substantially improved prior to re-sale.I'd want to understand how much of your time will be dedicated to this reno, how much income it generate compared to all of your other sources of income, and how many other flips you have done or will do in the future.If it's a one off reno, then you'll most likely be fine.

John,There are some good programs out there using your self directed 401k for RE investing. its a great way to get startedJerry  

I never shopped from ULine so I don't know that personally but I have heard there name thrown around a couple times in similar discussions. 

You should check out our local meet up for those interested and or currently in RE investing.

Haske and Haske our of Elgin IL is a RE attorney and has done work for us before and does a lot with landlords and evictions!