I'm new to the game myself, but rest assured you have found one of the best resources out there in BP!

Maybe I need to search for a new realtor fresh in the game that is looking to put food on the table. hmmm

With a supportive wife, capital from my investments and some private lending, I'm getting into the flipping/rental game full-time.

That's a game for people with deep-deep pockets who can afford to completely miss once in a while.

From what I could gather the original poster was based in Edmonton, Canada & it's a whole different ball game there.

The buying at a discount game is not about finding houses so much as its about finding situations you can fix with a win/win solution.The more you can tailor your offer to their needs, the more successful you'll be.

If I can't make it to the December meeting, I'm always game for coffee or a drink.

Hey Fellow BPers,After several years of researching I'm finally ready to jump into the real estate investment game.

We just were tired of having so much money go out every month in interest and knew that we need to make a game plan to change how we handled our money.

I would have to say talk with a CPA on this for your specific circumstances.If you are purchasing all cash with no financing, IMO your biggest objective is to cover your butt since your the one with all the skin in the game therefore have everything to lose.