Sadly I already gave back their deposit before I realized.

I realize how hard it is to temper that charge the walls and get 'er done thought process...

@Erik Hitzelberger I think HUD realized those trends as well.

My bottom line is:1)little to no realized income before this year (still have some income shielded)2)After the sale of the house, my savings will be close to 85k3)My credit score is sub par, below 700.

Just realized I couldnt post numbers for the contractors I recommended.

I've slowly been researching how to get started in this business that frankly I have no prior experience in whatsoever and after weeks of reading articles and listening to podcasts I realized that there is only so much value I can get from that information without actually getting out there and experiencing it so I decided I have to get started.So far I have registered with iFlip and got my squeeze pages set up allowing me to build my buyers list and I'm working on sending out my first batch of yellow letters to attract motivated sellers.

Hi,I haven't spent much time in online forums in the past, however, I am beginning to realize the benefit of being able to network other people that have similar interests and goals.

The secret for me has come in realizing it's all a journey and making it fun.

@Aaron Junck thanks that's very helpful...this could be good afterall just might take time for them to realize I may be their only option.

I realized, that I've never had any interest in being a small fish in a big pond - i.e.