I have been looking towards Jacksonville FL. I

If its currently rented I would defiantly get a contractor or architect or if its simple enough to do yourself draw up your plans and talk to your building department and get an idea of what will fly. 

I would also say if you are thinking of investing $50,000 or $100,000 with someone it is not a bad idea to fly out and go visit them - it doesn't need to be someone close to you geographically.Everyone has different options about how to find great sponsors. 

Hard money lenders are usually quite a bit more casual that traditional lenders when it comes to accepting docs- but you'd have to ask them if that will fly.

Hi All,flying solo and not using an agent this time around to rent a property.

You have fly-by-night agents recommending rough neighborhoods and properties; and frankly this can be self inflicted and is often just to meet an investors unrealistic expectations.OOS investors often run terrible properties, knowingly or un-knowingly.

In addition, Las Vegas has dual electricity sources (California and Hoover Dam), resulting in high reliability.If you adjust for inflation, prices are still below peak 2006/2007 prices.

Whether it is trying to line all my ducks in a row, or being tempted to pay for courses I see on social media, I'm finding that time is flying by and I'm just spinning my wheels.

Being out of state it’s not possible, but I do fly out for inspections once under contract.

We do them all the time - that is "flip" paper - I never really called it that - use paper to write an offer, paper to assign my contract.They may mean mortgage notes - you control a note for one price and flip the paper (note) for a higher price.I have been working with people just starting all the time - for about 36 yearsIt is sad to hear some of their stories, horror stories of how much money they spend with a so called mentor.Mattie came to me after dropping $30,000 to a fly by night mentor (they are still around today - if I said their name - you'd know who they are) and get rich programWe were able to get her $22,000 of that backWe had her call her phone mentor to ask question - he was on the phone goggling for the answersWe helped her write a letter that would have exposed them as frauds - to report them to every AG in the US, radio stations where they advertise, BBB and every real estate site on the internet.They could not answer basic real estate questionsWhat's a hybrid offer - how do I write one Should I use banking days or calendar daysCan I build in to my offer an automatic extension - what would the clause sayWhy would I use a "delayed settlement date"How do I get right of possession - how is the clause wordedWhat are "check funds" (one of the most important thing to know when getting started)How do I make the shift from "I want to buy your house" to NO I want to flip it, wholesale it or recycle it for a profitWhen buying, should I keep it in or take this clause out "Time is of the essence"What is the proper assignment language to use in my offerWhat is a "second stage negotiation"How do I make a "Trial Offer" on the phone and whyWhat should I do if the sellers says, "Make me an offer"I have no credit or money, how do I answer when the seller wants to know if I am pre-qualified for a loanWhat is the benefit of a "skinny contract" offerWhat is the only out clause I need to put in my offerSo many ambitious and good people have been taken advantage of daily by these traveling Con-men.Before you buy another course - ask - How many properties do you own - whereAre you licensed, bonded, insuredGet references of past men-tees - don't believe their Power PointLook at their financial statement - search their name on the internetDo lots of research before you spent