Face to face interaction is actually my preferred method of dealing with customers, clients, etc.I am new to the real estate business in regards to investing, but I have spent a few years negotiating bank terms and rates on the behalf of owners.My business partner has experience in real estate as a landlord/owner.We are looking for lead sources and marketing strategies to maximize our efficiency as we setup shop.

maybe advertise on craigslist that you do budgets for your clients on the spot!

Many of our rehabber clients have had success in 2012, while others have had varying success.

We have been speaking with this "client" for a month and they are motivated.Thanks

Obrien Law Firm here in Charlotte NC insulted my client verbally over the phone, FAILED to send title work after being requested 2 times, would not respond to emails or phone calls and did NOT represent their buyer client at all in a recent transaction.

I have some foreign national clients who have used it to get developments off the ground.

A big problem I see is people exchanging trying to use their attorney or real estate broker to hold the funds.With a few exceptions all of these are considered disqualified parties:A close family member or a controlled corporation,partnership,or trust.OREmployee,attorney accountant,investment banker or broker,real estate agent or broker.If you use these people you can get disqualified from the exchange and create a taxable event.You have to use a proper QI or years later you can get a nice surprise from the IRS.Some clients have asked me and I tell them they need to place the funds and the whole process with a proper QI.No legal advice

I believe real estate agents are bound to submit formal offers to all their clients.

Agree with Michael Woodward.I will submit high bids for my services for what might seem like vary simple projects to the prospective client, but for some reason something about the project or the client sets off liability alarm bells in my brain.

Usually buyers (including my clients) get excited about buying something.I tell them it is best to be prudent and wait for the right deal than to buy into marginal or loser deals where their money is now trapped into a bad investment.Take away the urge to just throw money into something and put it to the work and instead invest wisely and be patient.