You would get your fee at the settlement table just like any other assignment.Having said that - I have never actually done it.

In your experience, is it better to keep a letter "short and sweet" or put everything all on the table with a well-drafted professional lookin letter?

If comparable, fully renovated move-in ready, or occupied fourplexes are worth $360,000, the list price is only $180,000, that suggests that the seller and listing agent estimated a full rehab budget (with skilled workers) may be closer to $180,ooo than it is $80,000.No one leaves a full hundred grand in equity on the table for a newbie buyer in this price range

You've got a bright future ahead of you if you can stay persistent and focused.One thing I notice is that, regardless of your age, people will work with you if you bring value to the table.

A home inspector such as yourself) can pay to make a presentation in front of our members during one of our monthly meetings and/or set IPA table with their marketing material.

Burned an area about the size of a small coffee table in the wall and roof.

This is and excellent opportunity for you to network with other like minded I RE investors from Portland.Let them know are the registration table you saw my post on BP and I'll waive the non-member registration fee.

I want to get systems in place and to minimize my actual hands on and babysitting of other that go with an actual JOB.I want to get to the point in the next few years (under 3) that I have the luxury, if I want, to surprise my son and pick him up from school.To be able to go back to Maui for a few weeks if I wish.To help other motivate and guide others that have no idea that they dont have to bust their butts from sun up to sun down just to get a paycheck and make it to the next.To spend time with family even if it is sitting at the table and playing a card game.I could go on forever, my point is my reason is to be able to enjoy life before it is gone.What is your reason why you invest in Real Estate?

Would a lender usually expect this amount at the closing table?

I've seen some unsavvy investors who will pay over market value for distressed properties (and even non-distressed properties), but I can only think of one situation in the past 6 years where I've seen a retail buyer pay well over market value.That situation was a bit unique in that the house was out of place for the neighborhood (much nicer) and even though the appraisal probably would have come in 10-15% below what the buyer paid, I still think it was a reasonable price given how much nicer the house was than the comps that would have been used.