I found out late last week, that to move out, she sold the fridge, microwave, shed, playhouse (real property) all the draperies and refuses to give all the keys back (she said that she only had one key, she has given that back).

IMHO, the key to real estate is no longer real estate itself.

When a prospective tenant calls you can chat for a few minutes to determine if it is a good fit for you and them.Once you describe the property, the rent & deposit requirements and any qualifications that need to be met (credit, pets, lease term) be sure and ask if all this meets their needs (and yours).If yes, absolutely give them the full address so they can drive by or go ahead and schedule an appointment to show it.If they say it doesn't meet their needs then no need for them to have the address.Be sure you have their phone number and call to confirm before you head out.I have had success with Craigs List, sign drive bys, newspaper, MLS.Communication is the key!

The key is to work with a title company that will work with you.

Of course, knowing the scope of work is key and that's where having an open, honest relationship with a contractor comes in.Tim

I need to find a serious player HML or a broker who can deliver quick answers.If you are a broker and can get me a quick answer, I'm all ears.thx

The key is to really look at their demographic and listener base.

It was a vacant property that didn't have a lock box, he had to get the keys from another agent and I offered to pick up the keys at his office so he didn't have to run to the property and he told me it was against the rules.The backup agent on the other hand I don't think is excusable.

July 17, 2008Welcome to the BP forums.Education is key and knowledge is power so it is good to read everything you can.There are several avenues of real estate investing... residential, commercial, reo (bank owned), auctions, pre-foreclosures, foreclosures, short sales and so on.Each is unique in its own way and every deal varies.

I especially like the $25 email fee I have seen on some of my Chicago closings.When I have seen that fee, I have paused the closing and told the closer to get that off the HUD or we ain't closing.Here is the key, by LAW you are supposed be able to review the HUD prior to settlement.