If you are new to the business the most common issue is you're either locking up deals too high or you aren't finding attractive deals.

If you enter a neighborhood and you immediately lock all doors from the inside, and check to make sure your gun is loaded, you are in class D no doubt.On the other hand, most class A+ neighborhoods as you drive through you cannot see the houses from the street. 

Its typically triggered by a third party, so until someone wants to complain, there is no ADA compliance police wandering around giving citations.

Lock in a renter then sale.  

It includes HVAC filter and a few 'free' things (like one free lock out or something like that).

With regard to renovations, I always suggest taking incremental steps to bigger renovations or partnering with someone who has already done a renovation at that level.I've been known to just go for the big rehabs for my personal investments here in Chicago , and during that process, it's always more stressful than it needs to be...As far as navigating the competition, I've found the best thing I can do is get EXTREMELY CLEAR  on what I am looking for; then I am confident pulling the trigger quicky. 

This tax change could trigger even with offering contacts for those services as it could be construed as contractors.

Set the thermostat at 55 and lock it. $15 fix.Thermostat Lock

Hi Kevin,Welcome to the Forums.Best of luck locking in that first deal!

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