My name is Jamie and I'm yet another newbie/wannabe investor who is looking to get into the real estate game.

But check the furnace, condenser, and roof to start with since those things are typically game changers. 

At the end of the day the property and borrowers stick in the game carry a lot.

Shop for something you can afford, and if your disciplined and save money every month you could in fact put the wheels in motion for owning your own home.Advise: If you credit is damaged find yourself a good "Partner" and offer them some experience and put some skin in the game... say cash for a down payment  ;) The numbers:2B/1B, 1275 SQFT Huge Detatched 2 car garage.Asking price 100KMarket price 120KWe bid 85K( Someone else bid)Changed our bid to 100KThey countered 102KWe drew a line in the sand and stuck to 100KGot credited 5K+2500K in closing.We settled at 95KPut 10K down and have a 85K loan @ 4.375The house needs 15K in repairs.The location is in the best part of town, has 6 schools in less then 2 miles.

It is a numbers game and you need to get the phone to ring to find the truly motivated seller.  

As a newbie and still learning the language of the real estate investor game,I know attending meet ups and networking is a good way to meet possible mentors my question is should I have business cards with me if so what type of info should be on it??

My short term goal would be to become a “Student of the Game” and to hopefully mentor under and add value to a seasoned local REI investor's business for free in return for their teachings, guidance and mentorship....this is priceless.Until that day happens, I would not be opposed to changing jobs and going to work for a company that acquires and flips properties or wholesales in or out of state.In order to attain my goals I have done the following:* Read the Beginners Guide to Real Estate Investing *Located 3 REI clubs based on testimonials and referrals.

I'm new to the  game also, is there a difference between a fico score and a credit score?

Learn the game.

Then I give seminars teaching how folks can get into the paper game.