My goal is to gain a solid understanding of the process, master deal analysis, and ultimately close my first deal.Right now, I’m focused on learning the basics — from finding motivated sellers to building a strong network of cash buyers.

If that works for you, please reply to this email within 24 hours to accept this appointment and I will add you to the viewing schedule.Also, as a means of courtesy to both our busy schedules, please confirm via text or phone call at least 2 hours prior on the day of the viewing to my cell phone (number).I’ve also attached our rental application.

From personal experience, this can motivate them to do a final deep clean before handing over the keys.Finally, for peace of mind, you might consider consulting a local real estate attorney.

Getting into trouble is more about intention, and motivation.

They'll have the same issue with the next buyer and you can always come back in a few months and make them a much lower offer once the property has fallen out of contract a few times and they are extra motivated to sell.   

I have text in my lease stating that the tenant is not allowed to make repairs to holes in walls and that any repair work that takes over 30 minutes or is larger than the size of small nail will be repaired by the landlord's hired labor at a cost of $30 per hour plus material costs. 

Most syndicators are not very motivated to put together profitable deals because they make money by putting together the syndication itself.As I've mentioned, not all of my passive investments have done great, but in aggregate they have done better than average because none of them have any of the items mentioned above. 

But it takes time and energy from internally motivated people who take responsiblity.

Because the sheer majority of truly motivated sellers do not like agents.They RUN!

Yes, this means making an investment in a CRM that may include tools for direct mail, email, and text messaging...