REAs should either suck it up and decide they're going to SS on the lenders' terms or don't do them at all.Case in point: I negotiated a deep discount for an end buyer represented by REA.

It balances out the good years that had good profits.Or you can be going along, not having much in the line of expenses and have a tenant go off the deep end and end up with a very bad move-out that costs a bundle.

As someone who actually has a degree in Real Estate, and works in the real estate investment industry, it all depends on how deep you want to go down the rabbit hole.

Even the government is deep in debt and heading toward insolvency.

I read up on people who have a deep knowledge of markets (i.e.

Another option is to partner with an experienced investor or mentor until you are in a position to work deals on your own.Take a deep breath and one step at a time!

When the seller lets you know what price they would like to get for the property show a surprised look, or take a deep breath.

Buy the ugly house and make it a hair nicer than any of the other houses on the street.The number one rule in REI is to always buy from distressed sellers at deep discounted prices.

For example, many homes to the untrained eye appear to be in bad shape and can warrant deep discounts when in actually they are only cosmetic repairs that can be fixed for a fraction of the cost.

Was going to see if I could buy the 2nd through my LLC (formed after using great advice here, thanks BTW) at a deep discount, and then obviously be compensated for the full $232k default amount at closing (have a potential offer coming in soon).