However, there are several REI clubs in your area, including one in your exact city, that regularly meet for networking and "field trips" to tour properties in Contra Costa County to (according to their web info) "analyze & calculate holding periods, repair costs, ROI's, monthly cash-flows, profit margins, risks management, property management, and overall property performance."

But some wholesalers take longer to close deals than others because they: 1) don't realize how hard it is2) they're afraid of failure3) they're afraid of rejection from buyers and sellers4) aren't wiling to do the required marketing5) don't have the money to put into marketing and other expenses6) choose the wrong partner7) laziness (including the unwillingness to do the required research)Remember: The most difficult part of a trip to the moon is getting off the ground.

Great point on the pressure release valve Ben, if you dont test it regularly ( obviously when tank is OFF and COOL for cleaning so you dont get burned ) when you do test it, dont be surprised when it continues to drip and needs replacing then.Also another problem I see all the times along this line is the missing pipe from the pressure release to within a few inches of the ground, without that, if the pressure valve ever trips, it shoots the boiling water directly out instead of to the ground.

That is what I am also seeing in the short term horizon.This is what I posted on BP yesterday.Every morning, the first thing i check is the US Dollar index, not the VIX as the dollar index is a leading indicator for me where things are headed.

The maintenance person makes some sort of mistake, a leak results, and the downstairs unit starts becoming soaked just after its occupants have left for work in the morning.

Ask for the amount required to close, it will be more than the purchase price with costs.If all is good, put insurance in place, give a final clearence for utilities if required, go to your bank before closing and get a certified funds check from the bank to the title company/closing agent in the amount they tell you that is required.Try to set the closing in a late morning appointment.

My german shepard is a liability on road trips in the car, but a joy to take as well.

I looked this morning and seen it is still listed.1045 Bond Street, Macon, GA @David Wolf - Did you walk away from this one, or is the bank just taking their time to receive offers?

Plus, we did have the expense of a four day trip (my husband went too, this time) so as far as total costs go I should factor that in as well- probably around another $1800.

Everyone seems like their on a solo trip.