JeffCongrats on the future acqusition.Consider Zillow and Trulia-end users have access look at new listings that don't have an MLS #Expired listings-call see if they want to sell for cash quickly.FSBO-check for motivated sellers.Go to local landlord Association Meetings, look for motivated sellers.Look for opportunities for Niche or Specialized Housing.

If you're rehabbing and flipping a few properties here and there, then you could label yourself a turnkey provider, but I separate a flipper from a provider as those that focus and specialize their business on a regular volume of renovated properties, typically off-market, and usually sold to investors.

I don't know of any special technique.

Find a realtor that specializes in rentals/shortsales/insider deals. 2 Target aggressive rental market.. buy 3 properties @ 150k apiece aim for 8-10% cap. 3.

And even tho most people here in BP probably started with bandit signs, be prepared to hear from many that those signs are the cause of most of America's problems.

I select for special reasons why they have to have my house.- I walk out to their car and make sure it's neat, messy car they'll wreck your house.- I schedule an odd meeting time like 1:15 Sat and say I'll only be there for 1/2 hr.

I think that $3k would go a long way towards preparing and paying for the CPA exam.

thanks seth. i was looking at another property around the block from the one i have in mind and this owner has a special warranty deed. whats that?

You may want to be prepared with evidence of the refinance which can be substantiated if the Seller/Borrower has a copy of their HUD 1 from the refinance.

Not sure if you've already found your 2nd roommate, but once you get your lease prepared for the new guy, I would suggest you also go ahead and have your friend sign one too.