She has the attitude that everything has to be done very well, even it if means she has to do it herself, and most importantly to know how much you're going to make before you do the job (before some deals, I ask her to review my Excel spreadsheets).

Excel-- I put almost everything else in this format.

Steve, that is an excellent point!

This varies widely, and can require you have established accounts or excellent credit.

You will find this forum to be an excellent resource.

And you get the benefit of having 50 past ones to catch up on.Locate and attend 3 different local REIA club meetings great place to meet people gather resources and info.Couple good reads9 Reasons You Couldn't Find A Buyer For Your Wholesale DealDon't Start Wholesaling Until You Read This: Wholesale Advice from a Fix and FlipperHow to Start Wholesaling: Getting Past The Education and Into the FieldBrandon Turner did an excellent post100 Ways to make money in real estatehttp://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2012/09/02/top-ways-to-make-money-real-estate/Good LuckPaul

I now begin my path of browsing the archives of BP and would appreciate any "must see" links such as excel spreadsheets, formulas, guides, tips, etc.

Even if you score an excellent deal (Say around $200k) on a 3br sf in those areas you just make around $125 positive cash flow on the property.

In Excel: =IF(B2*0.001<150,150,B2*0.001) B2 is the Purchase price.

I'm sure she is in excellent hands.Maryann - Mom of 3