With props usually renting out at between 500 and 900 per month, Returns are always above 10% but trickle in the mid 20's meaning you can have your money back in 5 years tops and if you decide not to hold onto them long term, you could sell them when the market turns around for huge gains...

I have picked up the management of properties from investors that shortly after closing realized that the realtor didn't really pay attention to what they truly wanted or just didn't understand.

Gentlemen, pay attention here!

Guess I'll pay more attention next time.

Here is a list of steps you must take to be effective:[b]1- Plain white legal size envelope.Bright colors piss owners off as they think that you are bringing attention onto them.

Cash - everytime I read about what you're doing, I gain more confidence.

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Having the access that way, along with the listing agents comments; particularly comments such as "seller looking to ZERO OUT (that is, walk away from closing with no gain and no loss) were good things to know as the market started to turn upward.

This will help the potential client gain a better perspective of the broker and their personality.

and this is where help u sell and some of the other discount brokers really gained steam.