If they're the listing agent, it is likely that they have provided valuable information to the owner, learned the layout of the owners property, informed the owner of their responsibilities under the law, listed their home in the mls for every member to see, show and possibly sell, advertised their home in print and online, fielded telephone calls related to their home, conducted showings of their home and maybe even held an open house or two.

The market is relatively soft for Ashland, but properties sell and if the our local papers are correct, Ashland is bucking the national trend.

This seems relatively easy in Southeast Texas, but very difficult in Washington where you would pay almost double for the same home.

I can't stand it. this case can be considered a 2nd home because of local family relative to the property and its not FRAUD.

Labor-only bids will also allow you to compare apples to apples on GC bids related to specific tasks.If there are some unexpected repairs uncovered during the inspection, this is your opportunity to ask for concessions from the seller.

Hewitt-I can relate, however what you are contemplating is no easy task.

If you look outside the US you will find a few banks that have been bailed out because they were lending long using short term financing when buying MBS related bonds.

Most sellers are relatively smart and a handwritten sign may come off as 'amatuer' to them.

As i am venturing into this new world of real estate, i am quickly realizing the importance of building relations with people and I would like to make as many contacts and relations as i can in the field; I hope i can begin to do so through these forums as well as get help when i have uncertainties.

Or focus on property that has very high income relative to the price.Note that as you raise the income vs. the price you are likely looking at a down market property or a property with other specific issues.