I’m currently reading both the book in flipping houses and estimating rehab costs.

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bp The second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

Hello, I'm new to buying/flipping and all the information I've read suggests that I should obtain a specialized buyer's agent. 

I've read and heard a million times about pulling out equity in a home and then using that to acquire more property, but I've never put it into action.I wanted to hear from the BP community about:-the best way to implement this strategy- loan companies to talk to, realtors in Las vegas etc-I don't think they want to manage the property, so perhaps a property manager-A good real estate agent to find their next houseThank you!

I would also recommend making a saved search for your keywords so you can get the updates on the info you want to read.

I spend the time to research and find a "reasonable" investment, read the disclosures, then begin the contract, offer (all cash), and earnest money scenario.

I've read some say not to to accept rent with "credits" towards the purchase price because the court may say they already had an interest in the house because of the payments.One RE attorney I talked to said the CA Realtor forms are sufficient too. 

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bp The second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

I have been reading and utilizing Bigger Pockets now for about a year but have never taken the time to jump into the forums.

A friend is looking to purchase a vacant lot for around 10k however it has over 150k worth of liens City of NMB code enforcement (the liens   were placed on a bulk of lots since the previous owner never kept up the lots).From what we read in the title report the actual liens pertaining to the property is only around 6k however the "bulk" lien placed on all vacant lots is around 150k.Anyone ever deal with this before?