Then with the FP background it opened doors to creative deal making, working out problem loans, foreclosures and commercial transactions with businesses.David, my most creative deal, seller financed with cash contributed above the sale price as a contribution, over 800K involved a charitable remainder trust and funded by a creative note broken out in several principal parts for the beneficiaries.Anyway, cold calls are a favorite thing due to those experiences too, no door too tall to knock on!

I have seen way too many coin-ops after they have been broken into.

For the most part I'm venting here, but I'd love to know how many of you who are years into this and running a successful REI business for your selves, A) at the beginning felt like throwing your hands into the air, and B) what you did to keep your self from getting broken down by the difficulties starting out.To give a little context here...I have been feeling really great about the progress I've made of the last 6 months.

Question is can on person do this job or should it be broken into 2?

Our industry is a bit broken in that the real estate licensing schools only teach what you need to know about the laws and ethics, but nothing with regards to helping clients solve their real estate problems.

Bank of America exemplifies a broken banking system that fails to deliver time and time again, and in more ways than just how they handle their REOs.

Also had a rental broken into ...

When getting in the attic, none of the rafters are broken, just deflecting.

Management skills and abilities, if you operate a tight ship you won't be negligent and you'll never get hammered for a broken step or hand rail.2.

Other times houses are uninsured if there is peeling paint, broken/cracked glass or missing handrails, all of which are HUD hot buttons.