I decided that it was finally time I register and become more engaged with the rest of the community.

Tell the tenant to move the switch over 1 notch on the thermostat , that will engage the "emergency heat " on a heat pump , which is basicaly an electric heater .

Better yet, take the gig and ask for upfront speaking fees. 10k per engagement, local only, once a month not to exceed an hour.

If you do a deal once, assigning contracts it's not an issue, if someone is running around and doing the 15th deal (example) they pull the facilitating phrase out to be applied.I agree that you are selling an option contract and not the dirt, but you might consider viewing it as facilitating the ultimate sale by using a method that is being implemented consistently with the expectation is to ultimately transfer title.You might also look at "net listing" issues, not saying it applies, but agents have to ensure they are not engaging in some method or systematic contractual transaction that nets a fee for services or facilitates a sale above the price received by the seller.

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We also got involved with the HOA while we were living there, which enabled us to become friends with the more engaged members of the community.

Getting engaged in the forums made investing real for me and it jump started my growth as an investor.

(b) A licensee, when engaging in a real estate transaction on his or her own behalf, on behalf of a business entity in which the licensee is more than a 10% owner, or on behalf of the licensee's spouse, parent, or child, is obligated to disclose in writing to any person with whom the licensee deals that he or she is a licensed real estate broker or salesperson acting on his or her own behalf or on behalf of the licensee's spouse, parent or child in any contract of sale or rental agreement or in any other writing given prior to entering into any contract of sale or rental agreement.

Follow the rehabbing threads closely, listen to the podcasts, engage in the community, and grow your network.Before you know it you'll be ready for your first deal!

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