Originally posted by Steve Babiak:Some further reading where you might just find the answer you seek:http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/87/topics/61286-scripts-for-calling-on-sellersSteve, do you have these threads in your back pocket written on a piece of paper?

Some things cannot be pieced into a neat little step by step checklist, and many real estate strategies fall into that category.

They also learn how to comp and other pieces of Due diligence.When I close on a deal they've been a part of (in any capacity) they get a bonus.

First investor's stake is 20k, he will make 9K and the other two investor's stake is 10k a piece and they will both make $4500.

I once wrote a piece on the importance of knowing your customer (i.e. where they work, shop, eat, etc.).

Depending on your comfort level, you may want to hire a property inspector for your deals for added piece of mind.

It works like a charm.Another one is to do a quick video of some of the homes for sale in your market and post it on some of the major video sites.Just about a month ago I picked up a buyer who is buying up over 2 million in real estate over the next couple months....I have had some of my videos grab top placement on the 1st SERP's within 2 hours for awesome keywords.Kill'em and grill'emEric

Hello,There is a piece of property in an Urban Area that has ground floor retail and 8 apartments, all vacant.

If you are indeed new to this Rick, I should mention that EM is just a piece of the puzzle.

The process in buying a foreclosure wasn't a piece of cake by no means and there were some uncomforable bumps in the road and the waiting I think was the worse part as patience isn't my strongest points.