How about this one Jay, "Once in a lifetime opportunity to enter our elite members list where only the best deals by our developers will be presented to you" $5,000 to join haha What a joke Most are lipstick on pigs and come with $20,000 - $30,000 margins.

My Investor-Friendly realtor recently presented me with an opportunity and although im interested i think there is some complexity that puts it a little out of my realm of understanding.

So here's the conundrum for a novice - being the type A personality I am and wanting to learn (and, honestly, control) as much as I can about this "deal" my first instinct is not to "bug" local investors about it because (a) I want to add value to what I can present, (b) I want to know as much as I can before I put this before someone, (c) I want to control this in some fashion before putting it before someone since i'd be doing a lot of up front with the seller and learning as much as I can about the property, (d) I don't want to waste an investor's time because I don't want that reputation to follow me as I evolve with this business.But it's like I can't get the outline or roadmap on how to start (with the land, for instance) without going to someone who's been there, done that and effectively negating points a to d.If YOU were pursuing this based on what I outlined, what would be the FIRST thing you'd do?

Also, to get Aribnb guests, you must take care of your place and keep your place very clean and presentable.  

How can one assess extent of CF sucker this annual tax assessment hike presents?  

We prefer tenants be present when we do maintenance work, but it is not always feasible.

Checks can be presented twice.

The instructor Dylan presented the material in a very cut and dry manner.

Taking anything for granted in IL might prove disastrous …You have huge operation …a decent GC will not want to agree on my terms ..what I want from him is to change the rules of the game …so I will need to find middle ground.For sure I will not get discounts on materials etc given I might do 1 or 2 flips at most in 2014 to just start the game while keeping my day job.I am still not comfortable handing out the check to GC when he presents lien releases from the subs.

Should I bother explaining my rationale for the number I came up with, or just present it with the basic terms of the offer?