I’m brand new and I’ve been attending some local REIA meetings to network and gather information on getting started.

A book of business does affect the premiums you get from underwriters, especially when you're a captive agent - selling for one brand, like State Farm.Different agents also view their job in different ways.

Copy their ideas, but don't use the designer brands like they do.

My name is Scott Thompson and I'm brand new the the real estate investment game and am excited to be here!

It has good insulation and brand new dual pane/argon filled windows but with this past winter the NG bill was higher than $100/mo for ~1200sqft.

Yes, you could close on one sale and start a Forward 1031 Exchange and then when you are ready to close on your purchase you would allocate or bifurcate the purchase between the Forward 1031 Exchange and a brand new Reverse 1031 Exchange.

I also got all brand new tongue & groove OSB to have a fresh subfloor to put it on and that made the whole finish job significantly better).

The property is right across the street from a brand new elementary school, which I see as a plus.My offer was accepted at $34k, it needs $1500 in flooring and paint to make it very nice.

They won't be brand new but still in good condition.

However, for a brand new investor that may not know what the correct numbers are I believe they would be better served with someone looking out for their interests.