I've read about real estate for years but never got my hands dirty.

., is very hands on with these properties ...This sounds like this person is right at 40% of gross rents.

I know its hard work and I'm willing to learn, even if I could work along side of someone and let them make the profit just so I can learn the game Hands On.

That saves me from having to keep copies of the application on hand.

When I go to these properties, I will have a checklist in hand to note all of the problems with the property, and will try to come up with some repair estimates based on what I see.

It seems that when someone suggests that they will simply hand a birddog some cash outside of closing, that presents several problems and is illegal in every state.It's for the birddog to control, find an equitable compensation as well as to secure payment for services.

On one hand I could do the international business management degree and possibly do the import/export business.

In most cases some amount of money needs to change hands to make a contract binding.

Get multiple contractors to come out and let them know that you are having a couple of recommended contractors getting estimates for you.Remember the lowest bid isn't always the best.Many times after you have the written estimates in hand you can go back to the one you liked the best and ask them if they will match the other guys price.You also want to make sure they have insurance and are licensed.

But when you deal with these kind of properties not ever one can say I have the money to buy it and the bank is not willing to just hand over money they look at it if it making 0$ if you can afford to pay the bills due to the market now.