Boston isn't because of the market, its because every idiot with funding thought they could all put new buildings up in Seaport and Fenway and there would always be plenty of people to fill them.

Or you can learn by reading, listening, watching, and still find that you would be 10x farther along if you had just started by  connecting with the right person from the beginning.Find out what kind of area you are interested in investing in, put the funds together and say here's my skin in the game, then connect on Connected Investors, BP, local facebook pages, local reia meetups, and elsewhere.

All contributions into the fund must be capital gain.

For those minor repairs I believe just giving a couple days notice would be sufficient.

Is it feasible for you both to agree that all cash flow from the property will be placed into a reserve fund until there is an amount that is reasonable, then cash flow can be paid out?

I feel I have a strong grasp of how to fund deals, now I need to find them. before I go gungho in my search for great deals I feel the need to meet with a local lawyer.

Would it be possible to create a business summary and present the plan for a business loan in order to fund the complete project?

Best part about investing is the ability to stretch your funds with the best bank financing available.

Maryland is typically $1,000 EMD (if you have proof of funds or prequalification) at contract execution being held by either Agent or Title Company for conventional sales.

Now I am hitting road blocks such as LARGE reserve fund requirements for each prior loan in order to secure a new loan.