I haven’t done my first deal yet, but through hiring a local contractor to build my personal residence I had this idea that I don’t hear people talking about.

Buy Box is set, class neighborhood is set (C+/B-) and rules are set.It is working well and I don't have most of the drama the other hosts I talk to have.

If you wear it upside-down it will get people who may not have talked to you otherwise a reason to strike up a conversation with you because they can't resist the urge to tell you your nametag is upside down.

Start by talking to a bank/loan officer to see how much you can borrow. 

Small talk, showing empathy, and expressing genuine interest in their situation can go a long way in establishing trust and goodwill.Be Willing to Walk AwayOne of the most powerful negotiating tools is the ability to walk away.

But also talk to your agent and get their take on this scenario obviously as well. 

I would definitely talk to a contractor to understand what your build costs would look like. 

Hey Jacklyn, I am going to shoot you a message real quick about connecting to talk some more about this

Talk to all of them and see which ones you like, fly to town and meet them, look at some examples and numbers on current deals. 

That’s half the cost of Prime’s reduced rate.2nd, like everyone is saying, the cost of setting up and LLC is less than $100… closer to $50… if you just do it yourself through the state (not complicated).3rd, if you want someone to help you draft your operating agreement, hire a local real estate attorney and it will be significantly cheaper than $1660… probably cheaper than $550.4th, if you want someone to do your taxes and help you get your max deductions - talk to a CPA who specializes in real estate and they can review your operating agreement to see if you’re setting yourself up properly, and they can do your regular taxes… and be cheaper than Prime. 5th, a separate CPA can work with you regularly to review your investments and strategies to determine good tax strategies as you look to execute any deals. 6th - don’t lock yourself into a crazy subscription model before you start making money!!!