"Speaking for a friend" I know this to be true. 

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bp The second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

(I get it - I've done this multiple times myself, but you need a friend in the business to write up the bid because they are doing you a favor with no return)If you're able to keep these things in mind when talking to one, you might be able to mitigate some of these obstacles and actually get one out there.

After negotiations, the seller just submitted his final over.Heres the deal:$154,900 purchase price and seller agreed to cover all closing costs.Monthly expensesMortgage: $840Taxes: $50Insurance: $225Flood insurance: $60Vacancy of 5%: $107Cap Ex: $172Total monthly expenses: $1454All 4 units generate $21503 units rented out with me in the 4th generate $16251st year cashflow: $171/monthAfter I move out and can rent out the 4th unit cashflow: $696/monthWhat do you guys think?

I also do my payment "schedule" not based time, but based on completion benchmarks. ex: Here is 'week one' work.

Hey all,Does anyone know an investor friendly hvac guy to install a complete system in a house I am flipping in the Bagley area of Detroit.

This is why it is advisable to have the replacement property under contract ASAP, preferably even before you close on the sale of the original property.....time is not your friend.

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bpThe second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

A friend of mine was just referred a prospective tenant by one of their tenants.

Me and 2 of my friends started a LLC through Incfile in Florida.