I have conducted several negotiations via e-mail before sending a contract to be signed (via e-mail also).

Now if you are a "window shopper" and they have shown you 30 houses....and say 10 of them were good deals but you didn't pull the trigger, it's tough for them to be motivated to continue working with you vs finding a true investor ready to make a deal.

When you conduct business, they'll help you or supervise you or take a cut; otherwise, they leave you alone.You just have to explain your goals clearly and find a Broker that's willing to accept you.

He just wants what he wants and his model of business and conduct no longer works for me.

You can reach out if you would like.Keep in mind that 179 has both property limitations and income limitations.Also bonus is class by class while 179 is asset by asset.Bonus is percentage while 179 is a dollar amount.179 also has an active conduct of trade or business which means no 212.Also 179 is not included in the basis calculation for mid quarter calculation.179 is not depreciation.

To minimize unexpected repairs, consider buying newer properties, conducting comprehensive inspections, hiring a qualified property manager, and maintaining a capex reserve fund.

Utility bills: Water, Sewer, Gas, Electric (at least two years of monthly statements) (or recap report from provider showing usage and cost) Bank statements showing deposits for last twelve months (optional) Phone system documents (y2k compliance letters) Computer systems (y2k compliance letters) Fire System inspection reports and y2k compliance Property Tax tickets for the past three years (real estate and personal) Litigation History: details of any past or pending litigation (if none, then affidavit from owner) pre-closing Engineering Inspection and Survey Environmental Inspection and Survey: Key Issues: Asbestos, Lead Paint, underground tanks, wetlands Environmental Phase One: An Environmental Phase One (1) Assessment is an inquiry conducted to determine the environmental status of a property or facility in connection with a real estate property transaction.

Further, you must pay HOA dues and assessments while your redemption period runs.I also hate Fulton County for tax sales, because of their policy of re-selling their tax liens to third parties, who then conduct the tax deed sale, because if a tax appeal is pending of a tax lien that has been sold, often the third party ends up selling a tax deed based on a void tax levy, and untangling that results, best case scenario, in only a refund of your money, but no reimbursement of your time and costs in getting that refund, which can be extensive.Long story short, they're great investments if you are savvy (or have a savvy team of helpers), but there are landmines along the way for sure. 

I read that previously -  and went into that some above in my earlier reply - it's all in the details of how the transaction is conducted. but they are not illegal no are they across the board unethical - it's the details. 

If anyone here is willing to connect and share some valuable insights on the current trends and opportunities in the Missouri real estate market, we would be immensely grateful.We have diligently conducted our due diligence and are now at the stage of forging new partnerships and contacts.