hey everyone,I just quit a job with a small local realty firm and am striking it out on my own, and starting my own private firm.

and strike up a conversation.  

Then comes the list of what is available on MLS, and I won't hear from the agent unless I find a house that strikes my interest from said MLS list.What does a good agent actually do in terms of helping investors find homes?

If not in compliance, that is another strike against you.

It strikes me they could do something more investor friendly than auction.com or a sherrif's sale.

Its a great place to live and invest but just like any real estate you have to sniff out the great deals and know when to strike and when to pass.

Yes.The differences in these two approaches is striking.

Any negative cash flow (underwater part) charge a monthly option payment to cover PITI + HOA.Give a strike price - exercise based on a new bank appraisal in 5 years or pay off the existing balance, up to you.

If it will be much more valuable after you expand the home, than make sure to use that as the ARV, but account for the costs of repairs when coming up with your strike price.

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