I'm not a detailed person, so when CTL said it will hold all the documents, I didn't demand a copy of the contracts myself," Mr Ng said.That was the start of a massive headache.How the scheme workedCTL Group and its founder and director, Ms Clara Tan, were hot in the property scene between 2008 and 2012.Her seminars on topics such as maximising rental yield, spotting prime property below market value, need-to-know tips for foreign markets and the power of leverage saw robust turnouts, and were sometimes over-subscribed.Believing in her business model, several Singaporeans invested their hard-earned savings in her projects in Memphis and Indianapolis, where she said she "flipped" properties.When the US housing bubble burst and the 2008 banking crisis followed, owners in many US cities, including Memphis and Indianapolis, were badly hit.Many simply abandoned the properties they could no longer make payments for.

Now if you are dealing with someone a bit newer to the scene, then maybe you should put together a comprehensive package for them with pics, rehab estimates, ARV, comps, etc.Me personally, I like to know how much you think rehab is, a couple of interior pics, my price, and how long I have to close.  

Welcome to the scene.

They know many attorneys and I'm sure they've seen a lot behind the scenes.

My whole life women have been the doers behind the scenes.

Hi,I'm looking to further immerse myself in the local Chicago real estate scene and as such, am looking to join a local REIA.

When the tide rolls out you have a making for a scene out of the Big Short Movie

I’m pretty involved in the REI scene in Bham.

“Great, just sign here.”Aaaaaand scene...

If you have done your homework, the area is rapidly improving, property is appreciating, crime is trending down, and arts/brewery scenes are growing, I’d personally lean in.