Historically, housing prices have appreciated at the rate of inflation.

Do I need to make relationships with attorney's and if so and attorney in which field or does it matter.

My husband and I bought a historic brick schoolhouse in Yoakum, Texas.

Understand how to build a relationship and realize that the payoff can be huge.

No,the seller pays.Lastly, be loyal to the agent you choose ,remember their time is on commission don't waste anyones time make a firm decision with whom you choose and I'm sure they will meet your needs.Build relationships in this business and you can go far.

I know that this business is all about networking and building relationships so I ask you... what is your advice for someone just getting started?

I am in the game.My hope is to develop strong professional relationships with likeminded individuals.

Usually the personal relationships take you further than anything else and conferences would be an excellent place to develop those relationships.

If you don't have the money to do it right, save up until you do.The one ethical issue I'm trying to deal with is the relationship between myself and the lender.

Basically, you can't do any deal with your self, spouse, your ancestors or descendants, or anyone with a fiduciary relationship with one of these people.There are also some funny taxes that come into play in certain situations.Jon