The key is to really look at their demographic and listener base.

In inflation adjusted terms, they will be lower.Now, if there are specific local drivers, the story may be different.

It was a vacant property that didn't have a lock box, he had to get the keys from another agent and I offered to pick up the keys at his office so he didn't have to run to the property and he told me it was against the rules.The backup agent on the other hand I don't think is excusable.

July 17, 2008Welcome to the BP forums.Education is key and knowledge is power so it is good to read everything you can.There are several avenues of real estate investing... residential, commercial, reo (bank owned), auctions, pre-foreclosures, foreclosures, short sales and so on.Each is unique in its own way and every deal varies.

I especially like the $25 email fee I have seen on some of my Chicago closings.When I have seen that fee, I have paused the closing and told the closer to get that off the HUD or we ain't closing.Here is the key, by LAW you are supposed be able to review the HUD prior to settlement.

What financial independence says is that your are a sophisticated enough investor to take on larger and more profitable projects that are beyond the scope of the financially dependent.The key is that these new projects are within your control to choose now.Tim

Knowledge and information are key, and that's why I'm here.Thanks

Hello Key,Welcome to BigerPockets!

The key is to find motivated sellers, whatever technique you use.

By the way, lose the caps lock key.