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Will you consider zillow, redfin and trulia for your first deal.

Tommy Adeoye
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I am about 2 weeks into BP and I analyze deals daily from pure MLS listings in the above mentioned websites. I want to get right in the process before I go into analysis paralysis mode. I thought about investing in some direct mailing services or just waiting out to see what post-covid has to offer, however it looks like that is going to take a little bit of time which I am not willing to wait out.

I like to fail fast than take very slow action which some may see as impatience . I have decided I will go with this listings and then try to negotiate the prices with the agents if the ROI is unreasonable. Does this seem like the proper approach?

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    Nothing wrong with MLS especially depending on the market. Negotiation is great but also don't make a bad name for yourself by offering 50% of list on properties that are clearly worth more than that.

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