I just listened to Podcast # 48 and they broached this subject with respect to NJ.My question to experienced SoCal duplex/multi unit owners - Will the Socal water company install a separate water meter for the second unit and if so is this a matter of a simple phone call to request this?

Welcome Frankie, We just moved from the KC market and have established some great contacts with a few wholesalers on the ground there.

Only four months ago, I started researching RE investing and since then, I’ve established my LLC, got approved for private funds, started partnering with others in my local market and made my first offer on a home yesterday!

Dodd-Frank is clear on this; all lenders, private and conventional, must now establish your capacity to repay any home loan used for consumer use.

Honestly I wish I would have established a buyers list first just so I could seek out certain properties but hey it still worked out.

Go to www.creditboards.com and read about establishing credit, everything you read there I don't agree with but there is a lot of great information on building (or for many rebuilding) credit.Starting out building your credit at your age is fantastic, just make sure to use responsible!

Contractors and handy menI am also in search of just better understanding the market and connecting with more established and successful investors to learn from and share ideas.I look forward to meeting some of the people on the site and look forward to building some relationships.See all of you around.Martin

Also, find yourself a good title company and establish a relationship with a top notch escrow officer with that firm.

You'll learn a lot without having to shell out $997 for a guru course and @Brandon Turner will respect you more (which is a great thing).

It just comes down to the relationships you establish with key people that can assist you with your venture.I was once told "Business is easy, people make it difficult"Over the years I have found this saying to be very 100% true.Get busy on the phone and email, ask questions, read books, attend seminars, (just leave your wallet at home lol).If you keep it at eventually you will see many doors will start opening and idea's will start flashing through your mind.Don't be afraid to invest further from where you live either.