It does not sound like you have the funds to do a major rehab and it would cost some money to put in another full bath if you don't have a network of contractors and are just calling out of the book.

Between the sales aspect of this job and all the people that I get to network with it rocks!

If they're right, they could become an entirely new market butif they're wrong, depending on what's being auctioned off, they'll take a bath.Starting with a bid approaching prime is greater risk for the greater gain.No matter how you look at it, investing is Poker without the beer and smokes.

It is now time for me to branch out further and get involved in investing on a larger scale versus partnering on small single family rehabs/flips.I joined "biggerpockets" in order to further hone my skills and education and to network with others in this market.

Kernel development and network code in the very distant past.Trivia: Any idea what computer was used to invent what we call the web?

There are a number of people who focus on wholeselling right here on BP.Ryan Webber is clearly one and he has spelled out how he built up his business (building a network is a really good post by Ryan).I all for spending money on seminars, CDs, courses, etc.

one word - TENANTS.i'd relate being a landlord to a poker player -the pros or good players play like they've already lost - so they've got nothing to lose in their mind. as a landlord, if you're going to start renting real estate - rent it as if it will be totally wrecked.ASSUME THE WORST AND PREPARE FOR IT.don't buy and assume the best.hope for it.

In the past six years, I have rented, rehabbed, and/or leased over 25 properties all across the US.My main objective of branching out to this forum is to gain knowledge and network with ethical real estate investors.Thanks for your time!

I have been trying to network a lot trying to talk to people that I know I will need...

You can use the social network tools to build up your network.