I can't remember what sparked my interest in real estate investment, but browsing bigger pockets and learning all I can has definitely become my new favorite pastime.

I'm in escrow on a REO that initially requested (and received) Cash Offers onlyDeal directly with the Listing AgentPut a fat deposit downBeat the Cash Offer by a meaningful amountBe willing to release Financing/Inspection contingencies on a short time-frameBe ready with proof of funds, credit, pre-approvals etcWork with a lender who you know can performSay on top of third party timelines (ordering an appraisal, Prelim, getting loan approval, etc)

You can't stop a tenant from bringing in their own roommates if their space legally can accommodate the extra people (and there is NO enforceable occupancy limit if you rent a single family house),  and you can't meaningfully screen those roommates.   

@Oliver Sparks  Find a lender that will lend you on your current property via an LOC so you can purchase the current home cash. 

Curious is anyone has any input into the area definitely a place that has sparked my interest to start investing first.

Just about everyone else offered up meaningful advice and experiences.

wood burning will have sparks.

This being said, are there any topics of interest that have been meaningful to you all in REIA meetings or classes?

Look forward to make some meaningful connections!

Hello Everyone,I have been looking for my next project and I have seen a couple of warehouses that I have sparked the idea of converting the space into apartments.Did you or someone you know do this before?