Paul has also worked in telecommunications (Construction, Engineering & Operations Management). 

They have representatives that market and support their clients, the Realtors, brokerages, banks, mortgage lenders, lawyers, trust companies, engineers, etc.You don't really need a course until after you have a job in the business, IMO.

I know I have to start somewhere, but just scared about not getting burned on my first deal.  

I've got an eclectic background (qualified electrical engineer, computing background in health services, data architect in financial services) but my long term passion has been property renovation - I like the hands-on work!

I'm in a unique situation where I'm a computer engineer who works from home, so really I can move anywhere that would provide me with a visa and has a good internet connection.I'd really appreciate any feedback that you guys can give me, I've been stressing about this for nearly half a year now.  

I saw an ad on craigslist about a burned up house in north canton ohio.

We do find out in the next few days that it was the park which had the meth explosion just one day before we bought it and it was all over the news for several days because sadly a 4 year old girl was severely burned.

Hello!I'm a part time investor in real estate with three buy and holds and three fix and flips so far.  I'm involved in the newly created Northern Utah Real Estate Investors Association (NUREIA).  I look forward to co...

Apparently our inspector would want an engineer to give a report on it and an AC person to do an analysis, and then pull permits and get it inspected.  

Looking for general thoughts/advice on realistic chances of getting this deal funded through SBA or other loan structure allowing for new independent hotel construction and a high LTV in the range of 80-90%:I am a principal with 20 years of experience running an independent hotel but no development experience although I have the right team in place in terms of Architects/GC's/Engineers/Designers etc and a great location with proven demandSolid performance, track record and high ranking on travel sites for current propertyDeveloping a small 31 room boutique hotel (economy/limited service concept interior corridor) on site of current hotelOlder property in need of full tear down as life span is coming to end (built in 50's)Looking to do a full tear down and rebuild with a total project cost of $3.6mm including EVERYTHING - demo, construction, FF&E, entitlements, permits, impact fees, etc.