There are small communities in Texas where the 3 or 4 small brokerages in town just keep a list between themselves or have created a Facebook group among themselves to promote their listings.I have run across a few Brokers over the years that just worked with buyers in the purchase of HUD/VA foreclosures and were not Realtors and therefore not members of a Board/MLSHowever, in any MLS that I have been involved with if the Broker is a member of the MLS, all of their agents are also required to be members. 

The 10 year is going to continue to create resistance in the mortgage/cre field.

The one habit that changed my life was contemplating how every dollar could create another dollar instead of a consumable purchase.

For instance, will I have to undo the bathroom that was already created?

Right now, we’re seeing a slight increase in inventory and some corrections in rents, which could create opportunities—but achieving solid cash flow on a condo can still be challenging.Getting pre-approved is a great first step to narrow down your options and focus on locations that make sense for your goals.

Clutter/hoarding are a different issue and create a fire hazard.

It can get really sticky, cause frustration and ruin a friendship if expectations aren't set up front.

This created a mess because I was trying to correct what she was saying.  

Friendship Park.  

Our goal is to create a dynamic that both parties can benefit from and be happy.