Mine's top notch.

So, even a house that would be worth $300K in top-notch condition will likely net the seller only $250-260K if it needs some minor work.

We are looking into a solid and top notch course on Commercial Real Estate Investing.

Need a new roof and doors, but that isn't really a big deal..Hell, I think I could have the garage looking really top notch for about $3500..This garage looks like a hell hole right now.

It also was 66% vacant when I purchased it and the tenants that were there were paying 50% market value for rent.Like Mike said it's very important to get a reputation for closing deals quickly and having a top notch Realtor working for you is a must.

We are currently trying to do that very thing as we have bought several apartment buildings in an OK area and are trying to make them better by improving the property.We have also set up a community group (a mastermind group of sorts) that is now meeting and discussing issues and trying to bring our area up by making improvements.Our goal is to collectively bring our apartments up a notch, which we believe will increase rents, reduce turnover and overall bring a higher price in the long run.If anyone has any additional thoughts or feedback on that process.. please post.

Learn real estate principles that will allow you to notch great deals.

If you're borrowing from a hard money lender, credit cards, high interest HELOC because you're credit isn't top notch and I'm getting great rates or paying cash, my costs are lower.

Try talking to a realtor and find out just how much work they do.You might be surprised.The Realtors in my office are top notch & work their butts off working for their clients.

So I will take it down a notch .