I feel very guilty in doing so, my dad would have had a heart attack, but while this kid is taking care of the little things like the above, I can concentrate on the more important stuff, like building a new front porch and finishing the bathroom rehab.

I've been doing some research on REO properties myself as of late, and have been getting some very useful information.

By the time I finish all the work on the property, it's already under contract and on the way to the closing table (minimal holding cost, or none whatsoever).There's a lot of competition out there.

Hello All,I just finished teaching a real estate investing class in Sonoma County California.

I have been late on a C/C payment or three in the past but nothing major.

Can't remember, it was late.

The condo conversion market was hot 2 years ago but has really dried up lately.

Smith down the street that has money from her late husband and doesn't know what to do with it and wants to loan it to me for rehabbing (random example)... what kind of paperwork/contract would I use regarding that money?

Ever since then, I've spent my time accumulating knowledge, honing my sales and communication skills, and finishing college.My first deal will probably be when I buy my first condo after my lease is up.

I guess I hadn't expected anyone to hang onto each individual word -- I'll give you this one, because I knew as I typed it that it was not the accurate word choice, but it was late and i was tired.