Assuming even the broker has the best intentions in the world you still have a duty to yourself to learn how to do some due diligence.You sound like a very green investor and I would suggest likely too green.

@Jay Rock @ Andre Green I know this post is old but I'm working on trying to put together a flip deal in Brooklyn as well.

I plan to expand my knowledge with the virtual mentors I hope to gain here, and share my experiences as well as meet up with local Houston RE Investors.I'll let you all know when I get my first green house on the board.

or didn't understand the concept, even when I explained it.Thanks,- Josh Green

How do you do that, green screen?

The carrier has to tear it all down, dispose of it, pay soft costs and upgrade it to current building codes (ADA, green building codes, AFCI, sprinklers, etc) that could be much more costly than the original construction.

Great way to save money, goes to a good charity, and you are being more green re using.

John Doe Properties, LLC) Then I buy 3 properties should I create a DBA for each one such as:John Doe Properties, LLC doing business as:DBA: Green House PropertyDBA: Blue House PropertyDBA: Main Street Propertyor should I just put then under the one LLC?

Rental properties do not seem to be the best investment strategy in San Diego in my opinion currently but I do need to start looking for my first purchase in the area at least for my primary.Just an fyi I apologize I am super green in the SD maket and just "moved" here from Phoenix.Thanks in advance!!!

I am a pretty green investor.