The other maybe even more important issue is to manage your reputation which can make or break your invesring career.

Many times I've heard from folks I deal with or have taught that it was their presentation that tipped the scales in a transaction.Even when it doesn't, it builds your reputation as a knowledgeable professional --- and that's what may seal the next deal.

HML's, in my opion have a bad reputation due to the lack of professionalism, honesty and integrity of those who basically enter the arena with a sence of ruthlessness about profits driven by greed than any public service, not all, but enough to taint the barrel.Wearing a suit doesn't make you a professional, neither does a bank account, a college education or having an office.

I would inspect the property with a reputable plumber and adjust your offer accordingly.

Regarding the purchase of coins if you go online to a coin broker like monex or kitco or a reputable broker you can buy bags of lose silver or just coins at prices barely above spot.

I imagine it's not a problem when you are established, but I imagine there could be some reluctance in people giving all that personal information to you right off the bat.Not that I'm not trustworthy, but my reputation is as a technologist, not real estate investor.Also, do you have any suggestions on finding a decent lawyer in the area?

The new requirements are:The buyer is prohibited from selling the property for any sales price for a period of 30 days from the date of the deed.After a 30 day period, and until 90 days from the date of the deed the buyer is further prohibited from selling the property for a sales price greater than 120% of the short sale price.The above restrictions will run with the land and are not personal to the grantee.Can anyone confirm this and/or possibly have a link to a reputable source?

The manufacture guaranteed me as long as I put down HardiBacker there would be no problem putting this overlay on a plywood subfloor.

@ David A A couple of things that may need attention, I know they did in my part of Florida. 1) Permits: We contracted with a "reputable" architect for a hair salon family business.

If anyone is looking for a IRA servicer that is reputable, competent and easy to work with, I would recommend First Trust of Onaga (www.ftconaga.com).