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Buyers agent is following buyers request to submit offer without agent seeing property.

A week later I had to follow up with them to find out they were still processing.

I have a goal to own at least one property by the end of 2018.In the past month I have listened to over 20 BP podcasts and have read or are reading the following books:Richest Man in BabylonLong-Distance Real Estate InvestingRich Dad Poor DadThe Book on Rental Property InvestingI have been recommended to keep learning and to get busy networking!

I thought that was kind of coincidental how I kind of followed the strategy without intention.Anyways, what I'm wondering is how do I repeat this process?

That is like telling people they can go down to any Casino and win 99 out of 100 times if you only follow their strategy.

One last thing, your broker should be able to draft, submit, and follow up on any offers you approve.

Just click post and follow the steps!

I've done my due diligence following the forums, listening to the BP podcast, and reading many of the books recommended here, but still somehow feel like I'm not fully sure how to actually apply all the general lessons to concrete, actionable steps now that I'm looking the potential deal in the face.

However, banks that keep certain loans in-house don't have to follow the guidelines of Freddie and Fannie.