We purchased a 2000 sqft duplex for 200k at 2.5% fixed which feels to me like the deal of the century.

My goal is to take a worn-down 80's apartment and bring it to the 21st century. 

The structure of the home was solid, even though the farmhouse dates to early turn of the century.

Tammy Gordon at Century 21 kept it all together.

You're right, I probably don't need to find the deal of the century to get started.

It is very hard ... you really need to find the deal of the century.

Consider updating your criteria to be congruent with the post-crash economy of the 21st Century.

Preben Pettersen the best place to ask these questions about how the business operates is the brokerage office itself.They all put on weekly presentations to attract new sales people.I am also beginning the journey to to get licensed and I am going to start with Keller Williams.Other people will tell you Re/max,Century 21,or a smaller local brokerage because they all have their good points and bad points.The things you should be asking them is what are your start up costs,monthly fees,yearly fees,commission splits,etc.They all offer the same training programs,take your pick.Nobody offers free license training at first but,they will pay you the costs of the school if you last a year.

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As a new wholesaler in Fairfax county Virginia I'm looking for a Contractor who can advise on the characteristics of the many mid century homes in the area.