But the opportunity came to me thru a friend.

Sounds like you should gather up your spouse/friends/relatives and have a little midnight cleaning party!!

Hi All,A couple of friends and myself are just getting started in the Nashville REI community and are in the process of building a network of reliable contractors. 

One of my best friends and I are actively looking for a 4-plex to purchase as our first deal together.

Very specific situation I've got here that I haven't been able to find good information online that fits this unique criteria.I have a friend that has a property that they own free and clear of mortgage, yet they are paying a HELOC of approx. $300 a month for.

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bp The second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

Your just buying it from a friendly party (the EAT).It all completes when you sell your old property and buy the new property (or take the membership interest in the EAT which qualifies and avoids a double real estate closing). 

Hola friends,Hypothetical: I buy a house in Syracuse for cash and then need to finance the flip.  

I was referred to this site by a local investor and friend of mine, and the value of what this site has available to us is truly incredible.  

You may need to interview several before you find the right fit and make sure you have at 3 on your team.Read below here are the questions, I hope they help:Investor Friendly Real Estate Agent Questions:How long have you been working with real estate investors?