Your massive success clearly demonstrates that there is a need for these kinds of events.Keep us in the loop with how things progress, and of course, feel free to let your users know that they have a home online right here at BP.

I'd recommend considering your first real estate investment somewhere a little closer to home, and perhaps in an area that is demonstrating growth vs. decades of population loss.You can certainly find plenty of properties there for little money, but the question is whether those properties are cheap for a reason.

I would say your commitment to serve has demonstrated that you already have the capacity to make personal sacrifices that most of us don't.You do need to account for times you are deployed or can't respond to emergencies, either via a PM or trusted contractor though.

The purpose of my post was to attract others who are prospecting for, marketing to and working deals that fit these and other scenarios that result in a property that is vacant because the owner demonstrates no interest.

Ahhh... well, these two families that I'm dealing with this week, clearly demonstrate why that is necessary...

Banks will pay for other services but those also can be handled by licensed agents (BPO, clean out scheduling, coordinating maintenance and some evictions).Unless you want to buy a large portfolio and have a large bank balance to demonstrate Proof Of Funds (POF) assume that most deals will be through a local RE agent.

They are not looking for a new best mate or buddy.The Law of Attraction implies that casual remarks that are not accurate, speculation plus other demonstrations of being a little too loose details sends a message.

Dustin - As a new member to the forums, you haven't demonstrated to the other Agents or investors on the site that you are someone worth sending business to.

As an act of good faith and to demonstrate the seriousness of his interest, he offers to send you a cashier's check for the entire year's worth of rent up- front.Sounds great, right?

Doing the option correctly, means that you would need to record an memorandum of option with the county recorder, to demonstrate that you have equity in the property.This is a win win, the family gets the money they need ASAP, and you have the opportunity to sell and maximize your return on investment, while never "owning" to the property.Like JD Rockefeller said: "Own Nothing, Control Everything!"