Look at this information===>Single Family Residential814 sqftStories: 2 story with attic and basementRoof: Shingle (Not Wood)Basement: Unfinished Basement 2 BedroomsLot Size: 2,975 sqftParking: Detached Garage2 UnitsCounty: Cook 1 BathroomBuilt In 1904Parking Spaces: 1Construction: MasonryTax Rate Code Area: 72167The Seller is asking 5k down, and selling the property for 25K.

I am in search of a successful real estate investor in Lakeland,Fl or as close by as possible that would serve as a mentor to me for my first 1 or 2 deals to guide me in the right direction.

I am in search of a successful real estate investor in Lakeland,Fl or as close by as possible that would serve as a mentor to me for my first 1 or 2 deals to guide me in the right direction.

Lately, we have been trying to ramp up our flipping side of the business, we recently partnered with a local hard money guy here in Atlanta who has a pretty good deal for us (15% down, 85% on purchase, 100% on the rehab cost, doing up to 75% of ARV, wrapping our points into the loan, at about 9.25% interest- and we are coupling this with private equity investments from local guys to cover the 15% + carrying cost, in exchange for  35%-50% of the profits- depending upon the size of the job and capital required. 

The size of the home would only be around 1600 sq ft. and I am looking at going with a basic rectangular shape. 

Is anyone out there in a mid size to large market making profit soley from real estate wholesaling?

I posted this in the Wholesaling forum a few days ago and got an awesome response, but I didn't know about this section so I figured I'd post here as well.I'll be moving to the Cincinnati/Dayton area in about year so I'm just trying to network with people in the area so I can hit the ground running when I arrive.A little about myself and my goals:I'm 24 years old and for the past 6 years I've been serving Active Duty in the Air Force.

If you've never done a remodel before, I would suggest hiring a contractor and having a good sized cash amount in your contingency.

You could split it up and lease them out or one day you could even sell them individually. my guess is you could build another building that size on the lot too.

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