That's really putting your money where your mouth is, if you're willing to tie your success to another's success.

Word of mouth seems to be the best way if you make good contacts.

However, my seller has a big mouth, an older gentleman.

Since I tend to over fix when tenants leave, the longer they stay the happier I usually am.

Bill Gulley That certainly was a mouthful!

The correction will complete, I think it will do it within the next 5 or so years and I have put my money where my mouth is by selling out all interest in real estate investments in the US.

Ill start by saying I have 0 deals completed.Anyway I don't even know how but I'm guessing through word of mouth through a family member a couple in their late 40s contacted me and asked if Id like to buy their house.Keep in mind I haven't done any marketing and wasn't expecting a call like that.So just winging it I guess I asked her a little about it.They just bought it November of last year for $85k with a 30yr VA @ 4.3%( I think I heard it right)Said her husband is on disability and her company sold her along with one of its divisions which is an hour commute everyday.

But without someone knowledgeable taking point on the project, you could end up with a sour taste in your mouth and SMALLER pockets at the end of the day!

I used to hang my license with Weichert however I'm much happier now at Keller Williams.

Pays off in 9 years.Im looking at MLS, craigslist, fannie mae, freddie mac, hud and word of mouth.