This would allow us to complete the rehab using personal lines/private money and then set up traditional financing after 1 year of collecting rents.

I'm new to this setting as well.

With this strategy, funds are set aside for you to use.

Reading it changed my mind set about working and creating wealth, but didn't give me many tips on how to actually accomplish those goals.

They may not allow the square footage of the street surfaces to be included in the calculation, they may not allow set-backs to be used in the calculation and there may be requirements for open space.

I am looking into buying my first buy and hold property. I am wondering what strategies some of you use to determine what a property will rent for. What qualities are more important? How accurate is comparing properti...

I'll shoot you a PM with the details but it's a great set up for me

For the last couple of years, I have been doing so much research (never enough especially for beginners) and have a mind set for buying and holding.

Here are some good places to start: http://www.biggerpockets.com/meet- find and connect with other BP members that are in your area.http://www.biggerpockets.com/alerts - Set up keyword alerts to be notified of the topics that interest you.And, of course thehttp://www.biggerpockets.com/forums - ask any question about real estate!

It's www.offeruphomebuyers.com. sleek website but obviously no traffic which I'm ok with since I just wanted to have a web presence in case anyone asks.The first set of mailers (1350) went out 2 weeks ago and I have only recieved one call and that was to remove them from the mailing list.