Instead of just jumping in and getting started, I feel the need to figure out every single detail and play it out in my mind before moving forward.The Bigger Pockets community seems like a vital asset to getting started in the real estate investing world.

Bigger Pockets Podcast is an AMAZING resource.

All as rentals.I'm only 41, the game is still on so you never know.

As you know, there are dozens of numbers in this game!

@Wayne Brooks Which do you think will get better results here... 1) Owner does nothing OR 2) Owner alerts deep pocket lender that their investment may be in jeopardy, and whyIf the initial scare from the attorney letter to the adjacent owner doesn't resolve this, the issue might still be resolved by a lenders title insurance claim. 

I'm am pretty new here to Bigger Pockets.

I've been a bigger pockets member for some years now and finally dedicated my focus towards changing my life.

Most sellers are going to want some money to show you have skin in the game and for their own personal cash flow.here's an example of what a seller wanted after approaching me and an investor buyer:Rental property. hi ranch with a basement. 2 bedroom 1 bath on both floors.

I am quickly realizing it's difficult to find 1) properties which meet the 1% test, and 2) properties which cash flow positive from year 1 (unless we increase our down payment from 3.5% to something much higher).I would like to get two pieces of advice from the Bigger Pockets community in Massachusetts.

Of the business I get from bigger pockets, a significant amount is from people that just got burned and lost their $20,000 earnest money deposit after failing to close on a house.