Things are good in Seattle which leads me to wonder how exactly is the best way to prepare for the inevitable downturn...

Be prepared to do a lot of title work so find a title company that is willing to cut there cost a bit for the volume.Good luck.

4) Make a google voice number5) Find a good attorney and make contracts (I don't know what to ask the attorney to add into the contracts to fully protect myself -- I am a licensed agent that doesn't practice) (Also, this sounds expensive, and I was wondering if there is another way I can come up with contracts, or if someone can assist me with creating one)6) Find a good closing agent that is real estate friendly7) Make buyer/seller script (elevator pitch) so you are prepared when talking to them over the phone, or in person when you visit the subject propertyThank you in advance!

@Zack Lofton thanks - in 9 days we got the roof done on house and shed, back addition prepared for siding, soffits removed, inside demo complete, fence removed, all new doors and windows removed, furring strips put up alongside the house and siding started on the sides.

I have no previous experience in real estate, I've been putting off the purchase of property for quite some time now but a few months ago when I found Bigger Pockets, I've learned a whole lot of information and I'm now more prepared than ever before.

-Daisaku IkedaHardships often prepare ordinary people for an extraordinary destiny -C.S.

I am currently in the process of preparing myself for my first deal. 

Hello BP,My name is Adam Detig, 25 yo, and I'm preparing to move from Charleston SC to the Lowell/Cedar Lake/Schererville IN region in a couple weeks.

I prepared myself and worked on improving my credit and starting a job beginning of last year working as a marketing manager for a real estate company.

If you're going to purchase from a wholesaler I think you will need to be prepared to move quickly and be comfortable with rehabbing properties.If you have any questions on the financing side, feel free to reach out.