This is our 4th deal together so I suppose its all about establishing relationships, after all a lot of us wouldn't be in this business if it wasn't for HML and investors.PS: How is the market in Ocala compared to the low inventory here in Palm Beach?

Those you feel on the same wavelength with, you could shoot a "colleage request", and use the message feature to begin developing a relationship.

Geoffrey,Basically, the broker is the one who has a relationship with the client (the buyer or seller).

Keeping some liquidity on hand is good and allows you to jump on good investments, but you're implicitly paying an opportunity cost for your money, and at the very least, your cash is eroding at the rate of inflation (historically around 3% a year).

They established both relationships and a reputation for that area.I have the same plan as you for acquiring properties in about 6 years once I'm in a stable situation - finding a couple off-MLS buy and holds per year.

I do have some great relationships with probate attorneys though.

(There were complex relationships that had to be set up to be legal that few besides our clients ever bothered to set up.)

Pleasing our clients by keeping their costs down, but at the same time maintaining a good relationship with quality vendors.

This biz is all about relationships so first words of advice, start forming them and never stop.

You could find problems if you go see someone and then they ask thier attorney about your suggesting to "help" them.If you have a personal relationship with them, that may be different.Now, unless you know what you're doing, might be best just wait for the FC sale. :)