I recommend a part time job to go along with real estate. bartend or a security job late at night, you need some w-2 income.one tip I can add to the list. everyone hands out business cards, but when you do insist on getting one in  return, this will help build your circle of friends and associates. one other thing I like to do, once you have a client list, contact a local business and see if there running any specials, then get a copy of it and blast it out to your email list. individuals get tired of emails letting them know your a realtor every month, if you can give them something they will remember you more.

A pro, will insist on paying them for some of their time because they understand time is money.

Even if the bank insists it hit the MLS, which most do, your offer is in the day before.

I hire Private Money Coordinators (and insist they get licensed if they are not already) so that I can pay them 1% of the money I use.

You tell your lawyer what YOU want to do and insist it happens.

If you start off by treating the tenants with courtesy and respect, instead of suspicion, you all will fair much better.If you are still determining whether to buy the property or not, do your due diligence with inspections (insist on seeing the inside of every unit) and drive by the property at all times of the day and night to get a feel for the status quo.

I am the areas best RE agent"  than line will KILL your response but if you insist on trying to get listings that is better than most attempts.

That's interesting, I'm also in Nevada and on every shortsale I've ever participated in as a buyer, the bank (seller) always chose the title company, and the selling agent always stated that I couldn't pick my own title company.I've also done a conventional sale as a buyer, and was also told by the selling agent that the seller insisted on using a particular title co...Jean

When I mentioned this change in plan he insisted that he would only do a cash transaction with his property because he doesn't want the bank 'all up in his ****' as he says.Before people start questioning his integrity, I can vouch personally that this guy is a really good and honest person who I've seen do great things for people when he didn't have to.

The insurance company insists on insuring it for a replacement value of $160K even though we paid $37K for the home and hope to sell it for $80K when complete (current after repairs retail market value)Any suggestions on how to deal with this exorbitant expense?