The real players will find a way to survive, if not prosper.

The comps support it, and the average DOM for the neighborhood is under 25....She has 1 active listing competing against her, which is a foreclosure, listed at $115k.

Not to be a downer, but you live in Chicago and unless you are a big player or have a mutual contact, her secretary will probably just throw you number out with every other looser that calls trying to pick off a deal or two.

Ah, yes - it's impossible to compete with the wit of Will Rogers.

If I try to get a property with zero down, it's likely to have little or no profit potential and I will be competing with plenty of people who also want to get something for nothing.

He takes time off but he has a schedule that would choke a horse, worries about business, competing for contracts and playing the political games of the day.

I just don't have the people skills neccessary to compete with you!

I have since checked prices on furniture but find that they are only competitive on much higher end furniture. not at all competative on electronics and only marginally competitive on tile.

Also, in certain areas of specialized expertise, such as developable acreage in Brazoria County, a broker specializing in this area may be well worth the real estate commission.I have been able to develop good relationships with a few competent brokers, who have earned my long term business.

But i agree, any landlord has to act competently and not negligently and if they can try to make a case that you should have known, then they will.