@David MarketteHi David,I do flips, buy & holds, and wholesaling in the area. 

-David

I plan to sell some when things get ridiculous and pay off my Los Angeles stuff, which I plan to hold forever.I'm not saying you can't find good deals in Florida and make money on them, but I would think hard (which it looks like you are doing) and have good justification for selling something in Brooklyn that is making money.Also read David Schumacher's "Buy and Hold Forever" book (or any of the 4 versions of his Buy and Hold book, I have them all, including a signed copy ;) It was also recommended in Jonna Webers BP PodcastGood luck.Jeff

Has anyone ever done any lending with this private lender.  I am about to sign a contract but he wants over 2,000 up front before he gives me the loan.  I need advice.  

Thanks @Arlan Potter, @Nick Britton, @David Hunter, @Richard Smith for your comments.

@David HutsonIs it a straight forward process to have a copy of water bill sent to you?

Thank you David!

Welcome @David Morris!  

If you are not cash strapped, start with lead gen(for seller leads), there are just too many ways to do that, direct mailing, google, facebook etcEither way here is a list of things you will need1. like @David Hunter said, you will need a lead bait, don't do anything without a lead bait.

Also your local REIA,  I have a small buyers list also if you like.To your success David