They then have more opportunities to frequent local business, contribute to charities and enhance the economy of The Dalles.

The speaker in that particular meet-up has flipped houses after either rehabbing/enhancing and in some cases re building the entire house.

As someone who's trying to figure out how to get started, sometimes the negativity just enhances my own fears, which is annoying. 

I think you re asking the right questions, looking at the BP marketplace is a good way to begin your research and drilling down a solution that aligns with your goals.Turnkey comes in different flavors, ultimatley it is suppose to be a simple entry in RE without having to construct your own infrastructure, for good passive investment cash-flow.Main takeaways: Turnkey comes in different flavors: Simple Passive Income - the Turnkey home is direct purchase from the supplier, it is operational and managed by themStreamline construction and uniformity materials for maximum economies of scaleResearch the area, visit the space possibly, meet the teamI hope this helps you a little bit more as you try to define the type of culture you seek to align yourself with.

If you are currently in a position that you feel you can do a quick fix and flip, reduce your communication barrier (client), enhance your speed and efficiency, you will have no burden of "mutual decision making," as you are very well aware, if you are the sole point of contact and decision maker, the project goes much quicker.

They have the directive from their regulator, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), to enhance the flow of credit to multifamily properties nationwide.

My goal is to start off building capital, using the "none of MY money down" techniques and eventually purchase rentals to gain passive income.I would like BP to help me become a more creative, well rounded investor.I'd like to encourage other BP users especially newbie wholesalers to connect with me and start enhancing my network and knowledge.

If you have existing equity you may walk-out with a little cash or no money out of pocket -- (this is a maybe, we do not have enough facts yet)Instead of financing your next purchase with money out of pocket, use the equity in your existing property to open a HELOC (Home Equity Line of Credit), use this inexpensive capital to fund your purchase and then later refinance to a permeant loan after construction and new enhanced value.

not what I wanted but it has enhanced my skills and enabled me to learn more about real estate then I could have from a book.  

If you find 10 unsecured in a row...that probably gives you a flavor of whats to come.2.