I'll take to heart the sentiment that investors have a duty to improve property.

Between tariffs, nationalism/isolationism, anti-China sentiment, anti-immigration sentiment, record low unemployment, and onshoring, it means that prices for labor and materials are going to be much higher...they already are.You mentioned FL. 

(excluding extended stay hotels).I share your sentiments.  

Hi Jo-Ann Lapin,I am also new to BP and echo your sentiments on the podcasts.

I second and third everyone's sentiments.

@Rabiyyah SharifI'll back of the sentiment of not trying to force a deal because you want to meet a quota but if you feel you are ready then jump in!

Read the full article at http://www.cnbc.com/id/101700865My question relates to how does new housing sales or government housing data affect your sentiment towards the overall housing market, not just new home sales?

Turns out the seller really only wanted a few items with sentimental value, and the buyer was willing to give a donation statement so the seller could write the rest off on her taxes.

It seems like the market here is very close to the bottom with talk of sentiment from some investors starting to change and investors from overseas and the eastern states giving Perth more consideration.

Account Closed  while I understand your sentiment you also live and work in a market with excess housing.. houses that cost less than cars etc etc. .plus of course you have high end homes.But even dogs in our neck of the woods are 250 to 400k same thing you would pay 10 to 20k for in areas of Baltimore.. what works there does not work on the west coast.. while some of what you mentioned is certainly tried and true RE one oh one.. just a little different setting here Is all.Mary, if your serious about this you NEED your license just the savings when you buy and on the list side will create huge amounts of profit when your working in our markets.. plus you get instant access to MLS and you don't have to rely on anyone.. for the life of me I can't understand who anyone would not think its a benefit to be licensed in our market if your intent is to buy and resell homes that are in the 500 to 1 mil plus..