Originally posted by @Sandy Uhlmann:@Jay Hinrichs@Chris Seveney Thanks for the input. 

Originally posted by @Rick Pozos:Before worrying about all of the w-2s, business plan, scope of work, and all that jazz, find a deal.Hard Money or a friend or family member will lend to you if you have a DEAL.

Originally posted by @Michael Faudoa:@Skylar Simpson I think we would want to put my name on the property.

Originally posted by :@Bryan Devitt That is good information - I am waiting for the 6 month mark with this new job before getting my pre-approval letter.

@Rick Stein the original poster said he had a buyer approved with an FHA loan.

Originally posted by @Clark Maloof:I am looking to connect with someone who has expert knowledge of the rental markets in the different neighborhoods in St.

Originally posted by @Skylar Simpson:You 1000% do not need a RE license to invest in real estate.

This happens a lot in Southern California and Im trying to understand the dynamics.Broker originally represents seller, and ends up representing both buyer and seller,Broker finds a buyer, but broker is only getting %2 commission, would it be reasonable to also represent the buyer.

Originally posted by @Scott Harper:A friend has a mother that has gone to assisted living.

Or a FHA 203K loan and wrap your rehab costs into the original loan, still at 3.5% down of total money borrowed.