I've been studying like crazy but I need all the advise I can get.I'd like to start with wholesaling to create some income and cash flow first.I'm considering these markets: NYC, Bridgeport/Fairfield/Stamford CT/So.Cal/Miami, FLI'm willing to relocate and drive a cab if that's what it takes to make this work.A million thanks, Mark B.

I would love to then flip the property to a handyman end buyer to put in the 15-20k and create a property worth 220-230k.

Imaginary deadlines" create urgency which is somewhat of a necessity when dealing with any type of transaction both in real estate and any type of marketing.I am glad you added your strategy to my list though, I am sure not many people have ever thought of that one.

Water leaks create other issues, and, in some areas, termites can too.

Can someone help me create a lease option ad to run on craigslist?

If not, could one be created?

If you can improve the current location so that is creates a draw in and of itself then you can have some wonderful success.

Also I do affiliate marketing, and focusing more on creating information products.

Thomas - One of the reasons that we built the Groups feature into BP is that folks are getting tired of that kind of nonsense at their local clubs (amongst other things).Why don't you create a group for Austin, TX investors here on BP, and then you can just plan your own local meetups without the pitches/etc. ?

In addition, if you think about it, it can also contribute quite a bit of credibility to your business and in the long run create a formidable veneer that both commands respect in your area and quite possibly shatters pesky objections.The goal is to test.