The ideal agent will:-Have knowledge of VA loans-Have an established network of property managers, contractors, handymen (or women), and local lenders.

I am very new to RE investing, and just starting to build my knowledge base and plan to move forward.

A lot of forum members are very knowledgeable in their respective fields related to real estate investing, whether that is real estate sales, wholesaling, flipping, rentals, lending, self-directed IRA and Solo 401k investing, or tax and legal guidance.Discounts on some products and services are offered to BP members: https://www.biggerpockets.com/perks/proIf you haven’t been to it already, you might want to check out the BP blog: https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/The site has quite a few tools that can be helpful for new members.

It gets the point across so that’s okay.To your original question for me if you were pitching me to be an investor with you, the two main things that would convince me is your knowledge of the numbers and costs and you putting your own money into the deal.

I can’t beleive it has gotten this far and no one has said it.....Apply your real estate knowledge in it most primordial form  It’s gotten you this far.

Good negotiating skills, knowledge, flexibility and loyalty.

Washer and dryer inclusion may get you an extra $25-$50 a month, but you'd have to check what your competitors are offering as many apartments offer in-home and/or on-site laundry.You can also consider LED lighting, pet rent, storage rental as other ways to add value and increase rental income.

Ever since than i was sold on real estate, and i think it will help that i have had various construction jobs in the past giving me some general knowledge on home improvement and such.

To my knowledge, you wouldn't be able to use that item as an unacceptable condition to back out of the contract and get your earnest money back if it had been clearly listed.

I too am looking into virtual wholesaling but probably need more knowledge on the ins-and-outs of wholesaling itself.