my two sense is, really go out and while you're in college - take real life "classes" in the street while also going to school in the college.that is everything i am about.at work in the past 5 months i boasted $55,000 in sales with the total being $155000 between 4 people. the top seller being the owner because... well he just has more experience and he's there more. but i can sell anything.the real estate certificate i am attaining here at college is only 4 classes. i'm incorporating that into my schedule with my mechanical engineering major classes as well as business. so its kind of complicated.i wont be able to get my brokers license for two years because 1. i dont have the correct study guide and utilities nor the money to pay the $800 i have seen for some.

Take the gross income (rents, laundry, etc.) for the property and subtract ALL expenses (mortgage, taxes, insurance, utilities, maintenance, vacancy, management, etc.).

Utilities?

I have been in direct contact with a few banks this way (have yet to buy one this way since my offer is lower than they want - but isn't that usually the case :wink: ) These attorneys have been hired to perform collection on the debt owed, so they are usually willing to help their client get paid.Oh, and when cold-calling a bank, I don't ask for the REO department - the customer service reps / switchboard operators typically don't have any idea of what that is ...

NO EXCEPTIONS.The house has a very high efficiencey A/C, extra attic insulation and solar reflecting screens on the windows to keep YOUR utility bills lower than the neighborhood average!

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You will utilities, maintenance, and many other expenses assocaited with maintaining a home.

The great part is the increased exposure the home gets not only to agents but their clients/customers who get automated updates.

Investors normally use birddogs that are people with occupations that will bring them into contact with vacant properties (i.e. cablemen, utility company employees, newspaper delivery people, etc.).

Dont let your customers leave town :protest: with out a Realtor to talk to.