The house was completely transformed, and sold quickly during the christmas holiday season.

Act like a human being and treat them like a human being and you might just find a deal.I think everyone else has it down when they say to find out what their problem is and genuinely try to help solve it. 

We hope to build this skill set of finding great discounted deals while providing timely, efficient, and genuine value to those we work with. 

Hey all,We are trying to get into a better neighborhood and are looking at ways to transform our current residence into a rental (or if selling the property makes more sense).

The problems don't go away with money, they're just transformed.

I hope your participation/interactions stay sincere and genuine here on BP.

That's where the genuine risk lies.So, to everyone out here on BiggerPockets, whether you're just getting your feet wet or you're a seasoned pro, let's remember the power of taking that leap, learning from every experience, and growing along the way.Here's to our collective journeys and the adventures ahead!

What I would do is just start a genuine conversation with him, say that you're interested in real estate investing, ask him a couple of questions, maybe ask how long he has been in the game?

When all the pieces are put into place the core city area will be transformed into a "Live, Work, Play, Shop and Entertainment District.http://www.freep.com/story/money/business/michigan/2014/10/14/techno-club-owner-likes-detroit/17278385/http://edition.cnn.com/2014/04/17/business/detroit-motown-property-grow-town/

@David VanSant- Years ago I lived in Beaverton, Oregon and have now heard of all the transformations in Portland and its surrounding areas.