Just as we look at comparable properties to assess value alternative sources of information are out there and they value may simply be more to the consolidation of different sources of knowledge that saves time and effort for a student in obtaining knowledge in a shorter time frame, an economic aspect.Mentors are not gurus in my mind, they participate in the activity that they give instruction in.

You don't need to do any leg work to obtain title insurance.  

I am looking into house hacking for my first deal, but my goal is to start obtaining properties for the BRRRR method and to fix and flip.Thanks in advance,William

Below are the numbers (actual) not per forma obtained by the owner and agent:5 Units + Garage: Total $3,540 ( Type: 4 (2bds/1bath) & 1 (5bds/1.5bath) Revenues: Minus 20% of Vacancy: $2,852/month & $34,224/yearExpenses: Taxes (Annual) $10,614, Insurance (Annual) $2,678, Property Mgmt (8% of rent) $2,641.92, Maintenance/Repairs (Annual) $285, Utilities (Annual) $1,680, Cap Ex (5%) $1,651.20; Total: 19,550.12NOI: $34,224 - $19,550.12 = $14,673.88Valuation: NOI/CAP RATE = $14,673.88/8% = $183,423.50I did this on my excel spreadsheet and when I ran the numbers on the BP calculator I got a negative cash flow.

As such, its my goal to help other investors plan ahead strategically, not just obtain financing for the deal at hand, but create a longterm strategy for financial growth through real estate investing.

You're not getting 10% cap rates in good areas today, and you'd be lucky to obtain a 6% cap rate in West Palm Beach.If you want to buy today, you need to have CLEAR exit strategies (and multiple exit strategies as well) or buy with 10 year money and a 25-30 year amortization.

Has anyone ever obtained a property tax delinquent list for Maryland?

Eight of these nine properties fell out of escrow and there was nothing I could do to rejuvenate them.I do have other threads and posts on here during that time that give examples of the better deals that I obtained.

Should I go to the police with the info I have obtained about him?

On almost all Multifamily including turn arounds the general rule to obtain financing is showing 90% occupancy for 90 days.