Gain knowledge and get out there and meet people.

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/proAlerts can be really helpful too: http://www.biggerpockets.com/alertsThere are a few self-contained guides that you can access here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/guides

I was introduced to this site with the intentions of meeting some great individuals who can pass along their knowledge and experience to help a new investor like myself, learn how to get started in real estate investing. 

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/proAlerts can be really helpful too: http://www.biggerpockets.com/alertsThere are a few self-contained guides that you can access here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/guides

This would have been a 6 month project, and im not taking that sort of risk to buy it as is and hope the town allows such plans.What I learned:- FHA is possible on commercial- 203k really isn't that much work- PMI insurance is extremely expensive- Learned about commercial kitchens and fire codes- There are great people out there willing to help- Learned about conservation areas, what can and cant be done- I have about 6 new contactsIm out $900 for the initial HUD inspection, but happy to pay it for the knowledge and relationships.

The technical knowledge of how to move earth, install sewers, etc., mesh with the laws and regulations related to what type of street to install for a local government to accept it and maintain it along with the business decision to perhaps have an HOA maintain it instead. 

I will be soaking up that bunch of knowledge for a good little bit!!

She paid all of the $2400 deposit herself and felt the need to leave so bad that she has left with the knowledge that she may lose the full $2400.

Most of the time, they may verbally tell you a ballpark of the repair cost withing their knowledge if there is not specialized items.  

I would love to set up a quick call for knowledge share, if you’re interested.