I have started to test out www.invecheck.com as a possible replacement.

I have been in touch with John Deleire and Joe Craft and will lock the mechanics down soon.I agree getting through the No's will be a test of my character and take some intestinal fortitude...

I was looking for the proper way to ask, "let me test drive before I buy". 

My wife is currently working on getting her Real Estate License (any thoughts on a broker to sponsor her for the test?)  

The attorney   kept at the insurance company until they paid even though the insurance company spent 20k in tests and drilling to prove there was no sink hole.  

Hey Maureen Hannan - I think there is a generally feeling of "yes, it's a good idea" but for me... well, that's a sad story. 4 years ago I took the whole class, paid for the whole thing, then never took my test.

Whether he does work for other people (or own his own) is just one test the IRS will use to determine employee vs contractor status.The more important questions are:- Is the goal of this work a long-term relationship?

I've search the web but can't find a service who will call back real estate leads to test for motivation and possibly do a soft pass with a low-ball number they calculate.Does a service like this exist?

This is more of a loan deal and carries low risk and high returns to the investor.Other split deals are - 60/40: 50/50: 40/60 - Investors puts up purchase and repair cost, and the profit from the sale is split between investor and the turnkey rehabber.I definitely agree with your friends of testing the waters first.

The change in response may be a shift in the mindset of your target prospect avatar or a blip in the market.You ought to be testing new USP's against control pieces.No probate selling season, per se, other than regular real estate reasons.