., as a more informed potential client/customer than I would have been otherwise thanks to the BP community, and that was invaluable, and I know I've saved thousands of dollars as a result.

I read the “Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Real Estate”, browsed through the last few weeks of questions in the Tax forum and read a half dozen blog posts by CPA’s who were responding to the questions.

You sound like you have been there before and would make a good tour guide. lol

It's probably worth 340k to an end customer as a single family, 1600sq ft, 4bed, 2 bath, remodeled.

Not only is the practice a good thing, but in some cases you can use the mixed calls to start building a relationship and start guiding the conversations towards a deal.500 letters to absentee owners is a good start! 

Be sure to check out “Learn” for all kinds of useful resources and free how to guides.

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Fill in the foundation below.Check out the Start Here page http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthere Check out BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginner's Guide - A fantastic free book that walks through many of the key topics of real estate investing.Check out the free BiggerPockets Podcast - A weekly podcast with interviews and a ton of great advice.