If buyers agents get a wrong perception of your business, meaning that you do not respect their commission, they will NOT be showing your properties in the future and will spread the word with other agents.

My 2 tenants have credit scores above 700 and earn a respectable income over $60k each.From what I gather the previous owner got in over his head.

Your tenants won't be housebroken, collections will be difficult, and you're likely not going to change the demographics of an entire city region just by picking up a few junky properties.Look for stronger markets if you want to make money with good hardworking tenants who pay on time and respect the units.You're asking for trouble going into very low income areas.

Help you define the appropriate business structures, both from a legal protection and from a financial/tax perspectiveHelp you create a tax strategy for your business that will allow you to legally keep as much money as you possibly canHelp you make smart decisions with respect to your individual real estate investmentsPrepare your annual tax returnsRecommend other team members (attorney, insurance agent, real estate agent, etc) who can help make your business a successWhat are your credentials?

I work abroad, so I am limited with respect to the amount of on-the-ground research that I can do for the time being.I am in the fortunate position in that I have been able to save quite a bit over the last 5 years, so I don’t intend on getting a full time job after I leave my current position.

Scott...I have read many of your post's and I really respect your knowledge, but I do not make up numbers, If you make and try to save a big profit in this country, you will taxed to pay for politicians and dead beats. sorry if I offened you or anyone else.

Think we need more info Charles, I see you are a contractor, but discounts with respect to what?

I would consult legal counsel before acting but I respectfully disagree to say it is an SEC violation per se to mail to a private money list.True if you offer a specific percentage return or offer participation in a specific deal you may NOT legally do so.

Hi everyone,Haven't been here in a while - I've been working on expanding my physical therapy practice.Found a space that will need to be renovated, and was wondering what is out there with respect to lighting?

Everybody started someplace, most people are understanding and respect you for your honesty.Good luck.