One of my favorite local bars is actually over in that area, Brass Union.

Buy them lunch at their favorite restaurant if needed.3) Go see the house.

Kind of like that theme from the Batman movie with Bane. 

My personal favorite structure is property owned by a trust; beneficial interest in the trust held by multi and/or single member LLC's; then you can get real creative on who owns the membership in the LLC's.

The rent is the rent.. period.I would however compensate them for the hassle....gift card to dinner, movie, amazon...whatever.How much depends on how big of a hassle they went through and how long.

For example, I know that I can make a deal work in my favorite neighborhoods of Norfolk, VA at $60k per 2 bedroom unit.

It was of interest to me because I had just wrapped shooting an ultra-ultra low, no budget movie and had this wild idea that maybe I could get this theater, or another small town theater, to show my movie.

If you're a wholesaler or broker in the area, I'd be interested to hear about your favorite neighborhoods and chat about the work you're doing.

You are going to have to have a pre-approval letter to submit an offer, and you want to narrow your search for what you can afford.This is my favorite way to get started in investing!  

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