I'm about to start calling contractors to see if I can get them to do a walk through of a potential deal I'm looking at doing. is there anything I should have for the contract?

There is a neverending source of potential TC clients at whatever brokerage you plan to join, but you have to remember that each brokerage has a different back-end system that they work with.

I've been closely following the developments of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) settlement and its potential impact on our industry.

This lowers your potential return further. 

Thanks for the feedback Jon.Specs on home:purchase for: 415kclosing costs: 8.3krehab: 16kholding: 3.5ktotal project cost: 442.8kclosing on sell: 11.5krealtor costs: 29kARV: 575k (comps provided in his summary)potential profit: 92kCan you elaborate on your point #2?

Hi,I am currently exploring the potential purchase of a 12-unit apartment complex located in St.

Market research, local expertise, networking, property management, financial planning, potential legal and tax ramifications, risk management, and long-term vision are important factors to take into account.

The properties now have the potential to go up for a tax sale by next month. 

Going into a potential deal, I look at the track record of appreciation (sales comps) in the immediate area, not the general area, and based solely on properties that are within 10% higher/lower in sq ftg than the property I'm looking at.I have a goal of a specific number ()in dollars, NOT percentages) that I need to achieve in appreciation. 

While much attention is given to the Federal Funds rate, the real concern lies in the potential scarcity of capital in debt markets.