My parents and extended family have relocated there (Lexington, Virginia), so my network is extremely strong.If you do, let's talk.

Repair estimates are extremely locale-specific.What you pay in a city is going to be far different than what you pay as you get further away from the city.So while I may be used to seeing tile installed at $2 sq ft, it maybe 3 or 4 bucks for all I know in your city.

Ive always been interested in real estate but have decided to pursue that goal.The reason I I'm extreme newbie is I have experience and am looking learn connect on here.

My team and I are currently working on a property development project in an Arab country and the figures seem extremely good.

I KNOW this method works, but it will take an extreme lifestyle adjustment and probably someone with OCD to make it work the way its laid out.

Given my job however, i have extremely limited time and the capital required would probably take me a year or two to save up whereas i can make downpayments on one or 2 SFH per year - i was targeting markets that would have less equity growth and appreciation and more moderate middle market mid-western cities@Kerry Baird thanks for the response as well!

I agree with what others have said though getting your own leads, this is extremely important if you see a dip in the REO market and then your broker will be stuck with no listings, no leads type scenario. 

Minimum Skills Needed:Have sales experienceSkilful negotiatorExtremely friendly/likeableCan SELL with Integrity and honestyAble to adapt and learn new things quicklyAre extremely comfortable talking to people on the phone and Skype.

@Ray Harrell You will find the inspections in Chicago are extremely different than in most places in Ohio.

The BRRRR strategy has enabled me to provide fully upgraded homes to people who need them, and I get paid extremely well for them.