An intelligent agent would never sell a property prior to listing it.

If you are in search of the best effort adjusted risk control I believe the 3 most efficient things you can look at are (A) Track Record, (B) Intelligence/Hard Work, (C) Trustworthiness. 

Detroit is great if you approach it intelligently.

If you want central A/C it would be intelligent to get at least 3 quotes on it, and be there with the A/C Tech/Salespeople when they come out. 

Hi Kate, That you are asking where to start, might mean hiring a GC would be best.You are more likely to get if completed in a workmanlike manner with the least hassles.Then you just need to know how to pay him intelligently so as not to get burned, and how to get lien releases and inspect the work yourself before paying.Just my 2 cents.

I find that when networking, with a goal of finding a mentor like connection, it is much easier when you are confident in your ability to communicate intelligently about whatever industry/asset class it is you are hoping to learn about.

Most of the intelligent and ambitious young people leave for cities to go to university, and stay there for their careers.

I am an intelligent, highly motivated, goal-oriented beginner investor and  I am looking for one or two individuals in my area who are serious about partnering up in REI and who are of at least a majority of the following traits:Is serious about Investing in properties and building wealth NOW (mandatory)Financially Prudent / Can manage and budget high-level finances Holds a firm understanding of banks and lenders as they relate to REI Holds a firm understanding of Market Securities  Can devote sincere time and energy to REI (mandatory)Can receive and respond to communications promptly (mandatory) Has very good/good credit Has had fruitful experience with at least one investment property in last two years.

Bottom line is, I am very thankful to BP and all the people I’ve met along the way who have helped me on this journey and helped me to understand the power of intelligent real estate investing.Some other time I’ll post on another investment I made that was supposed to be more passive but ended up being very nerve-wracking, and I still don’t have my money back….

These types of investors can create large returns through their expertise, hard work, market intelligence, shrewd observations, relationships and unique strategies.Back in the early 90’s, I bought a tired 20-unit apartment building in Phoenix from an inexperienced investor.