Ignoring the advice of people that are actually doing what you want to pay so much money to learn how to do isn't too smart either...As far as your comment about not getting your answer, I think there have been several good suggestions here for raising capital.Just know, though, that if you're looking for someone to loan you $15k to start a business you have no experience in with no collateral or ability to repay the loan if the business fails, that's just not a realistic expectation.

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Comment below with any advice you would like to give to a fresh newbie.

I'm not a landlord, so no comment on protocol, but 2 hours to diagnose a faulty thermostat?

Don gives pretty good advice, there are some others too, but then there are others just puffing away with comments.

My son is unemployed, and I thought I could pay him to do this marketing for me.Any thoughts, comments or suggestions ...???

I have never had such aspirations but I do like the idea of having more tools to see what is available and making a little money on our deals as well as working with a local friend in the investment business.Please comment either way, I'd love to hear what you think!

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Matt, need to drop down out of the quote for your comments, hard to find what you were asking as it looks like my post. :)Not really creative, piling loans on.

New roofs, paint, carpet, counters, cabinets, etcRent: $40,800 yearly ($3400/month)Expenses and Vacancy: $20,000 (using information from seller)Mortgage Payment: $9,224Pretax Cash Flow: $11,576Cash ROI: 16%Cash/Door/Month: $188Any comments would be appreciated!