The youngest person at a law firm does not usually have the respect of the older partners.

(you have to have the respect of the building inspectors or they can make your business VERY difficult)Luckily, we didnt pay much for it and we were able to sell the property to the neighbor so we didnt lose either.

They are looking to raise 10-20million.Each smaller LLC brings a min of 5 shares valued at a total of $250k (50k each)I cant find the Hippoze Bulk Investments LLC listed anywherenot even at http://kepler.ss.ca.gov/ which is supposed to be current as of 2/29/08The LLC Hippoze is however founded by a local reputable respected Agent.He will make decisions on which properties to purchase.Somehow though this just doesn't feel right even if it is friends, I will have my accountant look at it but so far there is no real business plan just a question and answer sheet and a few meetings.

I am in a 3 month program to kick start my business with a very successful local investor and he has provided us with a lot of his materials he used while wholesaling and I know him personally and it worked for him so I am NOT trying to re-invent the wheel but I know my competition in they area and they are respected, honest and have been in this business longer - although they tend to rehab their projects but one of my targets is the motivated homeowner and its theirs too!

Forward projection based on actual numbers this year should result in a 50% profit after all expenses (including operating expenses).I know this is kind of an odd approach with respect to everyone else but in order to get where I want to get going, it is actually working out better than expected because of serious planning and number crunching.

My Goal is to become one of the most successful and respected RE Investors in the state of Maryland by providing Excellent services to people in need (Motivated Sellers) as well as provide lucrative amounts for my end buyers....and my self of course...lol

No if you asking price is way less than the list price then the investor may develop some sort of respect for you.

Vicky - I would say it depends on if they are communicating with you or not and if they are being respectful, but are having difficulty always playing catch up.

Cultivate relationships with investors who appreciate and respect what you bring to the table.

Ok, I get why it makes sense for an investor to invest outside of California, for instance I could see myself investing in nearby LV or Phoenix (5 and 6 hours away respectively) where the markets have been shattered.