Before I get too discouraged, do you all have any suggestions or success stories on other ways to generate funds for REI?

It's normally used in commercial transactions, but he had great success in residential.Basically, it's a  lease that runs at least 30 years, but up to 99.

Your contractors will be the second biggest determining factor in your success (other than buying at the right price). 

I am looking for a "rinse & repeat" Wholesale/Assignment Property Marketing template, that you have found successful.

Walk around with them, ask them questions about anything that comes to mind, ask them to point out any discrepancies that they note.You'll have to learn how homes are built and operate to be successful in this business and this is the best way to start with that.

If you decide to go the mortgage broker way and are successful, you will develop a solid relationship as well. 

hi there @Colin Dunne, welcome to the world of bpthere are many ways to go about investing in real estate and the truth is that there is no wrong way of going about it.as long as you #getstarted is the main thing, oh yes and don't lose money, there is some great information out there is on this website as well as youtube etc. the podcasts on here are amazing and they allow you to hear others successful stories as well as what was their motivation to get them going and continue pushing on.i'm soon starting my own meet up here in the area and bring in people that can help along the ways through this process,i'll keep you posted on the dates.

Since we are buying several of each item (we need 2-3 sets now) and hopefully will be rehabbing 8-12 by year 2/3, has anyone had success negotiating a bulk discount with either the big box brands or with a smaller family owned appliance store or even a retail distributor. 

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