Do not I repeat do not do it Trudy Montelango's reputation is not so good and I wouldn't pay $24K for any mentor regardless on how good he or she is.Save your money Trudy if you are going to use that 24K use it on real REAL ESTATE not some pipe dream some guru with a TV show feeds you.

That took a lot of search engine optimization (SEO) work.So, for marketing I'm using the internet and "we buy houses"signs in the neighborhoods I would want houses in.I'm only targeting median house prices which has droppedto about $250k-$275k.Now I'm looking to develop a more consistent business.The Portland-Metro market hasn't been doing that.

i insure 3 contractors/developers that are taking advantage ofthe go zone tax advantages and the MDA funds.

Currently rehabing, development deals, high end short sales, and some wholesaling and lease options.msedwick, whats your fancy?

there are approx 40-50 homes in the subdivision (the developer went broke) out of a poss. 125 ish home sites.The homes i am looking at were orig. sold for approx low $400s - however these same homes are now selling for approx $380 as a foreclosed property.

Hey Michael,What would you be doing with the land, sellling it right away or developing it?

Lastly I developed and launched a new business unit for the publication that generates over $45k per month.I share all this not to gloat, show off or inflate my ego with self importance, but in hopes of your consideration as a peer in the business world.There is no question that anyone with a real estate licence is a business owner whether they work independently or are part of an established firm.

In my opinion, reputation is VERY IMPORTANT in this business.

I am saddened by the reputation realtors have.

And, Donald Trump has plenty of properties in locations that were already great before he bought or developed--he has a golf course in Palos Verdes; oceanfront condos in Baja; a casino on the Vegas strip; a hotel on 5th Avenue, condos with Lake Michigan views in downtown Chicago, etc.