I know I had a great time, and enjoyed talking to everyone, and the mix of people was perfect, from all niches and backgrounds.

In a perfect world, a licensed tradesman would always make all repairs and his insurance and license would protect me.

And then, what I thought was a perfect situation happened.

The disappointment when you find the perfect property only to find out you can't get funding stings pretty bad (ask me how I know).

Jay S.In a perfect world you could work with a real estate agent who has access to the mls.Many times I just use sites like trulia, zillow, and redfin to help determine my values.I always look at solds and current listings.Make sure you know the area well because one side of the street could be worth way more than the other.Bed RoomsBath Rooms,Sq.

I could obviously buy a property on a less desirable part of town for much less.I should also add that in a perfect world, 5 years from now I would have many properties cash flowing.

I've used Dunn Edwards washable flat on a high end home I'm flipping right now and it washes up perfectly.

Either way providing proof of funds to an agent is perfectly acceptable, whether you choose to jump through this hoop is up to you.Personally, i would only work with them if they are investor friendly and knowledgeable.

We had a tenant who wanted us to move-out a perfectly fine desk/bookcase set that that was included in the purchase of one of our rental houses.

For me, this environment is perfect.