Now to head off the nay sayers please don't add or remove words to what I said, representing a client to facilitate their transaction is clearly acting as an agent and one must have a license, that is clear and we all know this, I am speaking specifically to wholesaling which is gaining an equitable interest in real estate and selling said equitable interest at profit.

Although, It's hard to imagine anywhere that has 20-25% appreciation per year isn't overheated and headed towards a correction.

That quite possibly means the listing agent put the crazy value in the seller's head already, perhaps because that was the only way to get the listing.It can't hurt to write the offer based on comps, but it's entirely possible the seller is only willing to sell if it goes for that "OMG!"

Hi everyone, I'm new to BP, ready to make some investments during a my next move. I've been listening to the podcasts and now im looking to the forums to increase my education. Maybe some day soon I'll have some val...

I am using their TRAP bolts that mean the lock can only be removed using a proprietary screwdriver head.

Your headed in the right direction.

@Jason Carter I certainly got the sense that LoopNet (and other sites) are generally bottom of the barrel, though its a place to start when wrapping my head around things.

I might suggest looking for another law enforcement job closer to home, city or deputy, keep the job and move into RE slowly, build up your RE investing/operations so you can still eat, then move out if you're inclined.

Also, be sure to head on over to the Sacramento Forum and join the conversation going on there and get a feel for the market.

Also I would have to cancel my HELOC, which in my head, is more valuable than a one time cash out.