And stop telling everyone your doing BPOs to develop your REO career.

Real estate investing has started to pique my interest lately, and it seems like it could be a very appealing "career" if you invest wisely.

I'm nearing retirement from the Air Force and looking to start a second career.

Earlier in my career I bought properties for a large company and I didn't really feel any pressure because I always had to get an approval and I wasn't using my money.

I feel it’s about time to take some action with my investing career!

My career requires that I inspect real property for damages, take digital photos, determine the cause of the damages, write repair estimates, negotiate repair cost with contractors and monitor repairs through completion.

As for my day to day career, I am a drywall contractor in a family owned business, yearly contract totals from $500,000.00 to $700,000.00.

I fell into category F in the early beginning of my career as my book, threads and Meet the Investor section here on BP explain.

Good morning all,I'm a Texas Realtor that specializes in investment properties, primarily deals from the MLS, and bank owned properties.I've been browsing various topics and posts for a few days, but haven't found answers to some of my most important concerns.I'm trying to expand my business to homes that aren't being advertised or listed and I have recently been driving different neighborhoods in the Houston area that are prime targets for my investors, just looking for potential deals and motivated sellers.I'm a hard worker and very passionate about my career, but I want to get EXPERT advice on if this would be a waste of time for me, driving these neighborhoods 1-2 times a week (4 hours a day) looking for deals for my investors, and even myself.How often should I expect to locate a deal where the seller is open minded or desperate to sell his home below market value.

Good morning all,I'm a Texas Realtor that specializes in investment properties, primarily deals from the MLS, and bank owned properties.I've been browsing various topics and posts for a few days, but haven't found answers to some of my most important concerns.I'm trying to expand my business to homes that aren't being advertised or listed and I have recently been driving different neighborhoods in the Houston area that are prime targets for my investors, just looking for potential deals and motivated sellers.I'm a hard worker and very passionate about my career, but I want to get EXPERT advice on if this would be a waste of time for me, driving these neighborhoods 1-2 times a week (4 hours a week) looking for deals for my investors, and even myself.How often should I expect to locate a deal where the seller is open minded or desperate to sell his home below market value.