It seemed like a win win: I get the property for 11k less than anticipated, I still get $400/month in cash flow and a 14% ROI based on my analysis.

As you can imagine, he kept raving about how great Vegas was and how easy it was to win money.

I don't mean to boast, just to emphasize just how hard it is to do well in this biz.

Seems like a win win to me.If I went into another market first, I feel like it would be doable but a slightly more uphill battle.

In real estate there are opportunities to win big and also opportunities to lose big.

The property that costs 40K and needs 15K of work ($55K total investment) has the same potential value as a property that you would pay 80K and needs 5k worth of repairs.As an investor you want the most potential for gains and the one with 15K of work will be a bigger win for you.

These are all propositions where you win.

I received a certificate of title from the courthouse after i paid $320k to win the bid.

Here are the elements of a winning one: A) It’s All About the Numbers: Financial statements are the backbone of your loan proposal.

While I love cheering on the big wins on BP, I think my favorite posts are the "I got my first deal" ones.