I have seen too many people simply "wing it" only to get buried in IRS, legal, or other troubles that are much more costly and could have been avoided.

I also am more knoweldgable then most agents when it comes to the financing options, business planning, fix-n-flip vs rental, estimating cost of repairs, cash flowing, property expenses, net profits, ect.I enjoy helping others succeed in the Real Estate Investment Market (yes, even in this bad economy....it still can be done ;) I specialize in helping brand new investors get on their way in Real Estate Investing!

I have attended your meetings, Rosie, and enjoyed them but I missed this one.

FLFlipper, what happens if your buyer doesn't show up at the double closing (heart attack, traffic accident, changed mind, simply late, etc., etc. ) do you have a backup plan?

Unfortunately, what the government is doing is simply making things MUCH WORSE.

Jorene,If you want to learn about real estate investing, simply start reading the various forums here on BiggerPockets.

And we get to pay for ol Krzysztof Duszkiewicz's health care simply because he can't get along with his boss.

MWMREIBO who enjoys walks on the beach to bank owned properties. rehabbing, marketing/selling real estate deals, and taking vacations to high appreciation markets is looking for someone who has cash and/or can get approved for an investment mortgage and is willing to make a serious commitment to purchase cash flow investment property at a deep discount.

I have enjoyed learning the trends and tipping point of the RE cycles.

Success is simply having a family & being able to provide for that family.