I want to be poised for Real Estate greatness, as measured by my own standards for success.And this board has seemed to open the floodgates of potential.The way I see it, I've just been born.

It is all about measuring the results and the quality of the results so you know what to do next.

Throw away the old storm windows and seperate screens that you have to swap out each season for these relatively inexpensive combo units that install on the outside of the window frame in about 5 minutes each (once you have measured for proper size, and had them either custom made or are able to fit standard sizes where possible).

Also, if a broker is too busy to commit all his time to a certain listing and he lets me do the leg work (taking measurements, pictures, putting it on mls, negotiating, etc) would it be considered normal for that broker to get a cut of the final commission?

Probably can't be measured in pure $$ but will make living there more enjoyable.Adding a bath is IMO (and statistically proven) a moneymaker, particularly if you can do most/all work yourself, partiuclarly the "finish" like tiling, because it's very labor intensive.IIRC single bath houses have been considered "technologically" obsolete since the early '80 by the Amer.

The measured total area of the building per the architect is 2560 sq. ft., whereas the MLS sheet listed 2952 sq ft!

damnpinn,Your credit history is a measure of financial trustworthiness.

Your credit score is a measure of financial trustworthiness.

Of course you'd have to hold for a long time to obtain any measurable appreciation.Usually the question is, how can I get it without paying taxes?

How do you measure success?