I am a beginning Investor that is currently "driving for dollars" learning all that I can about wholesaling properties which will allow me to pursue other passive income opportunities in the near future.

You can either drive to the owners house and talk to them in person or do a direct mail campaign to get them to call you.  

I keep looking and adding to my list of other potentials that all are within the criteria (ie cash flow, good neighborhood, age of home, etc. you get it, we all have criteria) but the dynamics of the market are wreaking havoc.I cross it off (still keeping an eye out because the contract may very well just fall through) and look for other properties, otherwise I wouldn’t have anything to assess.It doesn’t drive me too crazy but I can see it being a nightmare for a realtor (are investor-realtors more understanding and amenable to this dynamic – yes I think so) The quick assessment now leads me to see if it will be a good investment.

One thing to keep in mind is that some insurance companies do drive by inspections after you buy a property and they may tell you that you have to fix the roof or they will drop coverage.

A duplex is a good starter investment because it gives the economies of scale with multiple units, but without jumping into the deep end of the pool with apartments.

I wonder how 6 hours of deep cleaning would be enough after a Year's lease.

Hence this question.I'm underwriting a deal now that has some deep issues and was hoping to get some feedback on rough costs for kitchens and baths for a MF building.

Needless to say, it isn't worth the gas to drive out to your property for that amount.My best advice is simple.

Not my plan.I have been searching on Zillow to get a feel and in hopes of a house on foreclosure, but doesn't seem like too many options.I haven't read exit strategies yet, but I'm gonna be in deep trouble if I don't find a tenant.By the way I started reading up on all of this 2 days ago.

I have been looking at all this great advice from BP and it was so informative that I decided to become a member, the company my husband and I started rooted from a home improvement business and just flourished into us wholesaling and investing.