@Todd ShampoeHonestly my husband and I bought our first four houses with no mentors or assistance.

I appreciate your post and time.I've got 2 lenders that are assisting me with in house lending.

I'm looking to do wholesaling, flips, preforeclosures to start out; I've never flipped or wholesaled before, so it would be a learning experiences.I'm looking forward to network with some of you here, and expand my Real Estate investing portfolio, contribute where appropriate, and maybe even find my next deal or be an assistant in doing home staging for other investor.Glad to be here and thanks for creating this wonderful community of like minded people!

I currently provide virtual administrative assistance and will add notary signing beginning 2014.

I am trying to assist a fellow investor here in St.

@John IvicevicI am located in Memphis, let me know if I can assist you in purchasing property here in Memphis.

Hopefully you have properties, virtual assistants or some business activities in Nevada....Kudos,Mary

@Heather Alte - Well, I'm sorry you think you don't have anyone of like mind around you, but you now have a massive community of like minded people here on BiggerPockets to help and support you.Let us know what you need or how we can assist you and we'll be here to do our part.

I have found the forums to be the best part about BP, because the members are so willing to assist others, answer questions, and provide guidance when needed.

I don't play that strategy, however, if ever it will be a flip and you do not want to rely on the market appreciation to assist you, then you must buy right now.Assuming $600k is the current ARV and $60k to get it there, your max offer should be $390k (75% all-in - purchase plus rehab).