Now you can have a non-confirming unit that becomes illegal because someone calls the city and you get violations, however, it is COMMON PRACTICE in Chicago to rent out or stay in non-confirming units.

Communication and Negotiation: What are the best practices for communication and negotiation when dealing with investment properties?

From what I can tell most either sell "guru courses"/pipe dreams or don't share much of practically useful information.P.S.

Remember there is a difference between work done to code (good enough) and work done per best practices.

They practice in los angeles even though they are in Valencia.

Youll need to create standard operating practices (SOP's) that can be documented.

Find Brandon's videos on YouTube for the "four square" method of analyzing homes and practice.

65% of your success is the list, not the letter.I totally disagree with Jonathan about saying you will not lowball.You will, and then you look stupid.Unless you are a realtor and can offer listing solutions, I would say you will NOT pay full retail so you don't get all the calls of worthless leads that want full retail.The only reason to do this is if you are a rookie and want practice talking to people.Easier and cheaper practice is to go to craigslist or facebook marketplace and call landlords that are renting and ask them to buy.Your letter is fine, if you find a motivated seller, they will call.

Travis mentioned delayed gratification, which is essentially what I'm reiterating here.Furthermore, Read "Set For Life" to enhance your mindset regarding financial literacy and apply the practical financial steps Scott Trench mentions in his book.

Any recommendations for practice test books/courses to prep for the licensing test following completion of the course?