@Benjamin Andrew Pogue Here's a recent thread that became a bit of a brawl, but had some good points.https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/223/topics/144533-why-im-not-a-flipper

I've been reading a lot on this topic and it appears investing in distressed properties is the way to go. 

https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/93/topics/136...Have a great day!

Here is a New investor link to help you on your wayhttps://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/93/topics/136...

I have a couple of questions on the topic of non-performing notes.  

It would be hard to justify more than one probably for the topic of this discussion.

It's free, other than the food and drinks you order :) But there will be a lot of various backgrounds there for you to talk to and network with. http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521/topics/144...Good luck out there and welcome to the forum.

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