I recently had a discussion with my broker about commission splits and when I would move on to the next commission split level (would have been easy to learn had we signed a contract, but we didn't...that's water under the bridge now).

What levels are the lenders looking for: loan to value ratio, cash flow, credit score, etc.

If you had someone who had money and was happy with a possible $50K profit, they might pay $100K more.I think you need to be careful in these upper price ranges, too.

High level of knowledge of construction, market (in our geo), zoning, codes, and planning boards.4.

I have heard that texas was undervalued and is now only at a reasonable level, but I've also heard that Texas can not support its current prices and is a "boom and bust" state that was at the tail end of the boom and may starts its correction much later as well.

Our remodeling peer group had to agree to have a standardized chart of accounts in order to compare the many members performance levels.

My father is going to occupy the maids quarters which is really a 1 bedroom standalone house in the backyard. the main house is not a duplex, but a 3 level house that has a 2 bedroom on 1st floor, 3 bedroom on 2nd, and 3 bedroom on 3d.It is 3 separate apartments and for whatever reason the previous owner had 3 separate electrical meters put in.

Unfortunently I am having trouble maintaining that level of optimism.

The only other option is parking my car on the public street, where my last car was keyed.Just trying to level set my expectations. thanks

Specifically I was interested in the property management and finacing classes as these could potententially lay a good foundation for investing.I'm not intersted necessary in getting my license, but it would help put me in the agent's head, and perhaps level the playing field a bit.