But I still believe here would be an ideal place to learn more about wholesaling.

Many, even most (but not all) realtors are not going to take kindly to low-ball offers from individuals that are bring buyers to pay more for a property and cut them out of a greater commission.Third, buyers can get access to MLS listings (including REO) though other agents and online sources.

And not your individual credit..

I've been told that its actual numbers.I am planning to request supporting data, utility bills, bank statements etc.It appears that units are individually metered for electricity.

Over the last few years, I have replaced that activity with raising money from private individuals, and investing THAT money in apartments.You just gotta figure out what the most efficient way is to get there, what suits your personality, and what is the most fun for you.

This is a great way for any real estate professional/ investor to network with some likeminded individuals in the Houston area.

It's hard to dig into the individual motivation for any particular bank unless you know who is in charge of the decision making process.

They usually have that info and even if they don't you can usually tell by who owns it (a bank vs an individual) and that will give you a pretty good clue.

If you get estimates from a general contractor--they will pad it with an additional 10-20% than if you received estimates from individual contractors.

If this experienced investor is willing to match your investment and split profits evenly, then that is a massive vote of confidence in the ethics of this individual.