Reputation on Facebook does matter. 

Instead, focus on immediate delivery units or work with reputable developers—we have a trusted list from 9 years of experience.For something even more under-the-radar, there are also other emerging markets in the Mexican Caribbean that are becoming very attractive for investors—less competition, lots of potential.Let me know if you’d like more info.

In times of economic stress, people may not choose to vacation in Las Vegas.

I'm getting to a point where I might want to pursue a lender for future investments but am trying to understand how these lenders choose people to work with.These types of lenders are called "Hard Money" because they are not betting on the borrower. 

Expect to spend a considerable amount of your time speaking to people.Expect to work dozens of hours/week with little to no immediate result.Expect most of your early interest from potential clients to come from your sphere of influence.Expect to go 3-6 months without getting paid (unless you do rentals which usually pay faster)Expect to be bombarded with distractions - mainly, people/companies marketing to you so that you choose their system for quick and easy buyer or seller leads.

(Only if you are SERIOUS about real estate as your wealth/career vehicle.)Make sure you join a brokerage that is large, established, and has a reputation for top performance and excellent training.Once you learn the basics and get out into the field to see the state of the market, you'll learn the price points and be able to know a good/great deal when you stumble across it.I have made some of my best (most lucrative) buys from meeting with a seller who wants to list, and when we discussed the price, I knew it fit my parameters, so I bought it! 

Anyway a guy name Nick, started off with asking people why we are here, why choose real estate, are you aiming for financial freedom, spend more time with families etc.

Clarity shows commitment and improves your chances of obtaining funding, whichever property you choose.

Two reputable termite treatment companies have recommended that my townhouse and all the others in our row of 6 townhouses need to be fumigated together.The management company and the HOA board of directors have been aware of the termite infestation in numerous townhouses in the community for some months.

And with 1st liens, our warranty works the same way but some investors choose to keep the property over getting their money back, so our buy back rate can even be lower with them.