@Matt Boyle no offense, but if you are an appraiser asking for tips from agents about price discovery that is sorta a red flag for me.You as an appraiser are considered to be an impartial expert on value, and agents like it or not have an inherent bias and are generally not trained, licensed or required to follow USPAP (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice)Refer to link below for differences between USPAP and BPO.https://nationwide-appraisal.com/appraisal-avm-bpo...I am curious as to why you are asking for tips from agents doing BPO's vs seeking advice from professional appraisers in the Chicago land area?

This is both an offensive and a defensive tactic.

No offense, but not all GC's and handymen are created equal.

yes. i thought NJ and NY markets are the same. it was the news all over in the world that attracts homeless to NY that the city using taxpayer money to house them. it's $2000 per person a month. google any NYC pay homeless, tons of news. non paying tenants, paying homeless....http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3995098/Ne...There was a news few years back that NYC panhandlers who own a few condo apartments by putting dirty make up on without getting haircut or some with a dog. this is one of the news even on International Business news.http://www.ibtimes.com/how-much-do-panhandlers-mak...no offense, why we want to invest real estate?

Any person who engages in the business of a real estate broker or real estate salesperson without obtaining a license as provided in this chapter shall be fined not more than one thousand dollars or imprisoned not more than six months or both, and shall be ineligible to obtain a license for one year from the date of conviction of such offense, except that the commission, in its discretion, may grant a license to such person within such one-year period upon application and after a hearing on such application.If you get a license or if you have a licensed agent or broker in your company, I think that is the way to go. 

I since have given a contingency of a co-signer if not able to meet the net income qualifications; sounds like that was offensive and pushed away a bad situation. :) My wife and I just had our first child, and this strategy is enabling us to have her stay at home.

No offense taken.  

Also no offense, but you are an entry level agent, and there's nothing wrong with that, use the opportunity to gain experience and learn from more seasoned agents. 

I'm looking for someone who knows the ins and outs of PDX, speaks RE investment language and knows what to look for/how to find the rehab/REO/distressed properties and isn't just a door opener (no offense to those that are).Thanks in advance!

I'm trying to understand if it's because she is also problematic or is this a first offense.