I clicked on his profile to read some more of his posts, and found that he has been(and still is incredibly successful in Life- not just real estate).

After repair value * 70% - repairs = purchase priceHowever, I'm in a new market and this technique doesn't seem to work...

What techniques are working for you for finding motivated sellers?

It was incredibly ugly, but I thought I'd give painting it a shot.

Or if a parcel is really steep, it can cost incredible amounts to put in the structural elements of a job.

Just like @Andrew S. said, obtaining a work visa in the US is incredibly hard and they've already been weeded through quite a few filters--I know this first hand.

Hi Laura, I've thought about stock piling before because you're right, sometimes it is possible to get incredible deals, but after doing my sums, it didn't make sense to do so because the cost of rental/storage here in Socal is pretty expensive and houses here tend to be a little smaller so not as much room to store stuff at home.

It's fascinating.Add to that the stories of how everyone got their start, or ended up here, and it's incredible.

Do I hope to make that a thriving 2ndary business where I can add a TON of value to others for WAY less than the cost and create a great (and INCREDIBLY PROFITABLE) along the way YES!!!

All of you are incredible.