Additionally, some sort of vacancy projection should be used in the inevitable event that you are between renters or someone does not pay.

What works for me in any "up or down" real estate market, are what I call "life events": ...death, disability, childbirth, health issues, domestic issues, divorce, loss of job, relocation because of employment, retirement, legal problems, back taxes and many others, ...are all "life events" that can "motivate a seller" into selling their real estate!

These groups may have events and meetings that could provide you an audience for your business.

See https://www.facebook.com/events/383134271821143/ for more info.

The Broker's Open event (as they have in CA)?

I have a lot of experience working with clients in all categories from experienced investors all the way to first time buyer/sellers, whether it's with REOs, HUD homes, foreclosures, or regular sales.When I'm not working, you'll find me traveling, at sporting events (even when our teams are horrible), trying out a new restaurant, playing my guitar, going to see some of my favorite classic rock bands in concert, or getting some culture at the different museums around town.If I wasn't a Realtor, I think I would be starting a restaurant or trying to come up with the next big idea to make people's lives easier.I joined BP because I'm interested in networking, finding new clients to work with, and of course continuing my quest for constantly learning new things.If you think I might be a good connection, or at the very least a nice person, then I would love to talk!

While I was reading your original post yesterday, I received an e-mail from a group of four graduate students who asked to be put on a waiting list for either of these properties in the event the incumbent tenants elect not to renew when their lease comes due in August 2014.I sent the ring leader of the group a copy of our application form and two have already responded with completed applications.

I sent you a PM in the event you did refuse the rent.

Learn a ton.I attended a local REIA meeting as well as some other MeetUp events and that has also been a great way to learn as well as meet people.I well definitely continue to do more of that stuff.

Additionally, let's say that as consideration for the seller keeping the property under contract, the buyer agrees to make timely deposits on a schedule to keep the contract active that may establish 8% of the contract price by a date 30 days prior to the estimated closing date.In the event the buyer fails to keep the contract active, all amounts paid shall be forfeited to the seller as compensation for keeping the property off the market and holding expenses.