To take on changing the restricted covenants and HOA rules is a time consuming and costly activity and one that you would most likely loose.

The problem with a real estate agent is to adjust to what the consumer wants not what agents want.

It seems like this will hit the small player hard.I presume you are talking about CA SB978.For the small player, trust deed investments have been legislated out of existence in CA, same as private money investments in consumer loans have been legislated out of existence nationwide.

Learning my market is very time consuming, along with education.

The Miami Association of Realtors said Brazil ranked as the top foreign country for consumers searching South Florida properties on its Miamire.com website in February.After Brazil came Colombia, followed by Canada, Venezuela, Argentina, France, Spain, and Peru.

Since finding BP I have consumed about 45 of the podcasts.

It's hard to diversify in RE as a beginner if your not already independently wealthy.Investing can consume as little or as much time as you choose.

There is an expectation that people will have a little common sense or at least a little investment or business sense and realize that there is a huge difference between Gross and Net.Rick -In light of your statements above, it's ironic that you referred to those questioning you in this thread as "ignorant"...but clearly that's an applicable term here...Your statement above that "cash flow...is...Rent...times 12 full months occupancy" is flat out incorrect (ignorant), both from an accounting and from standard use perspective...if you and your company truly believe this, I think it's time you added someone to your team who understands finance and accounting terms.What you describe above is NOT considered gross cash flow -- in fact it's not considered cash flow in any way, shape or form of the definition of cash flow.

I am a hard working sales professional hungry for knowledge.I know that to get out of life you need to give, and I have 15 years of Outside Sales experience selling to businesses, government, and door to door consumer with relentless followup that can sell.

All good advice - it's time consuming for contractors to come and prepare bids...especially if it is for a larger more involved project.