For example the house is appraised at 100k and that's his asking price to sell it in the middle of his rehab as is, with the work he has already done he quoted 20k to finish it, ( this does not include my fee), the house has potential to sale for 150-160k which was his numbers, I also did some home work and it seems that he is right (I don't have a realator to pull comps so I done what was advised by "gurus" and use other resources).

Of course, I'm trying to make it as 'slow' a burn as possible, but with bills and such, I realize I need to make an investment quick.I've wanted to try to get into real estate rental properties for a while, I've just never had the resources or time.

And you get the benefit of having over 100 past ones to catch up on.Locate and attend 3 different local REIA club meetings great place to meet people gather resources and info.

I assume you want more buy and holds in the future, so the best thing to just get started.Your title says real estate investor, so i assume you have the resources to prove yourself a reputable person to the banks you work with on a regular basis.

We live in California but are investing in MN, because we have family resources there.

Locate and attend 3 different local REIA club meetings great place to meet people gather resources and info.

It seems his preference would be lending, but is open to partnering if the returns would be right.Me questions are how to best use this possible resource to further both my financial position and have him be a happy partner too.

@Mykhail BoldenWelcome.Locate and attend 3 different local REIA club meetings great place to meet people gather resources and info.

And you get the benefit of having over 100 past ones to catch up on.Locate and attend 3 different local REIA club meetings great place to meet people gather resources and info.

@ Melissa I found your advice to be very helpful and have been reading more into real estate investing from BP and found them all to be very helpful and are giving me resources I couldn't find before.