We'd be interested in anyone's experiences, impressions, and (especially) local knowledge on the marketplace there. 

Go to school if you want (although you can learn more with your time elsewhere), but once you are licensed you are considered an expert and held to a higher standard. 

I am soaking up every once of knowledge I can get.  

Now that I have more knowledge, I should be able to easily beat that ROI.I've tried to account for the expenses of purchasing new properties.

The big value-add for SEO firms is not industry knowledge but an understanding of how to build SEO models and do analysis with data that is collected as you go.AdWords is another strategy that tends to generate quicker turnaround (but at a higher cost per click).

The reason I asked for resources where could I learn how to position myself between both persons is because most likely such activity needs a lot of knowledge, a lot to be said (tens or even 100+ pages in the book) and I doubt i can get needed information within reply.

Ming’s too modest and Philip is right - the Meetup is terrific and I try to go every month :) They bring in a lot of guest speakers and last month with a mortgage expert speaking about the financing changes.I think the next one is about design and construction management - right up your alley!

(Hypothetical Situation)149k asking price130k purchase price50k rehabARV value - need to confirm with my agent, but let's say 220kI'm just beginning discussions with banks so don't have a ton of knowledge, but figured I'd reach out to see if anyone has any advice/thoughts.1. 203k loan typically requires 3.5% down, PMI and for you to owner occupy for 12 months - is that correct?

Brand new to BP, absorbing all of the knowledge that I can reasonably glean from internet and books.

I appreciate anyone sharing their knowledge in advance!