It helps me to have control over my projects but also is an opportunity to work with other investors.Today the South Philly rehab is complete and the house is under sale contract, and I have superb crew to deliver excellent work.

My wife and I were tired of paying rent....we sought a deal that had instant equity.

Should I just keep reading books, or should I seek out people in the industry and build connections even though I can't deliver much at this time?

You made a right choice by coming here meeting a great number of amazing like-minded successful individuals.There are plenty of investors in the Madison County that are on Bigger Pockets, just continue to post with the key word Huntsville and it should be picked up instantly to respond to.

Talking the right lingo will give you instant credibility with the broker.

WD40...while putting oil on a wood floor is not recommended, WD40 removes the goo instantly (wipes off with paper towel). 

We were bidding against another buyer who actually offered more than we did, but they wanted the building delivered vacant, which wasn't possible.

If he saw me in a bar, he'd send the waitress with the most cleavage over to my table to deliver a round of drinks. 

This late in the month, if you own the property in your name, you could send out the notice to quit (check state laws) but usually if you own the property in your name, you can find a Marshall to deliver it for $25.

If the computer saw it as a potential "monthly liability" it could have then asked me the appropriate question instantly after it received all the docs.