He guaranteed the returns over the phone, which is an absolute red flag for me.

Not only are we lifting the city up but we are working towards a common goal. 

I even changed my caller ID but the seller would quickly hang up the phone because he was avoiding me.

Hi Virginia,I think the common thing to do is that when you analyze the property, just look at the unit you'll be living in as if you were renting that unit as well.If you have a good deal based on all the units being rented, then you can consider it still a good deal if you end up living in one of the units.

Based on what you said, I wouldn't do this for the first deal because unlike all those gurus say it DOES take money and a LOT of time to get it right.I'm sure there are other ways to find deals but as you can see non are "the answer" but there is a common theme there: you have to network with other peers in the industry.

I get about 100 phone calls and texts a day.

Figured I'd ask here first before hopping on a phone call with them.Thanks BP community!

I think it's a common sense thing.

The characteristic that you should look for is an agent who answers the phone.

I made somewhere North of 18 phone calls to lenders, or walked in with my portfolio.