There's an old saying in the writing business: "The only people making money in the writing business are those who are teaching people how to make money in the writing business."

A 200 page book is going to provide a more complete picture than individual questions on a forum.Once you have the basics then get another book that teaches people how to invest in RE.

Anyone know any good ones online I can download, on youtube or whatever, some legit ones that dont try to get me to buy something but teach me alot about investing?

Along with bonding, E&O insurance, Individual dual signatory accounts and they should be members of the FEA and BBB.We have gone over and over the 45 day rule and still can't find any purpose in it.

Awesome story Nate; Your entire story, and especially your last paragraph should teach volumes to others.Sometimes you have to wait on them for a long time (hence the deal above) but its sure worth it in the end.

Though I specialize in SFR, I occasional run into individuals needing commercial expertise.

If you really want to rent to students then rent the whole place to a group and make sure you get the right things in order (cosigners are the parents, etc).If you want to rent individual rooms I suggest you look for a building that is split up into studios so that you are not dealing with people sharing bathrooms, etc.

And when people like Carlton S. teaches you to screw around with someones negotiated "work" contract, and you do it, that proves that you certainly fall within that description.This type of tactic almost never works to reduce the agents commission, but it can put a strain on the relationship between the agent and their client, potentially ending what could have been a long-term business relationship.Beachbum,YOU CAN MAKE MONEY IN THIS BUSINESS WITHOUT ATTEMPTING TO DO DAMAGE TO THOSE THAT YOU DO BUSINESS WITH.

I guess it really depends on your individual situation.

It does not lend to individuals.