By primarily working with investors I have learned to find deals, analyze cash flows, and negotiate different types of deals.

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There is a system that works in Detroit, but the catch for most successful investor in the midwest, you almost have to be the hometown guy thats popular and lovable.

I think it would be much more difficult to find and analyze deals without your license and access to the MLS.

@Trevor Fritz You should always be analyzing all your deals with care.

Analyzed properly, rental income would cover expenses and produce cash flow.I am tired of NY anyway.  

If you have a good relationship with Home Depot or Lowes, you can go to the pro desk and request the top or most popular SKU's for each department. 

A client of mine (buy and hold investor) would like to begin acquiring properties in Dallas and Houston and she asked that I refer her to an agent in both areas.I am looking for an agent who is familiar with analyzing all the various aspects (Sales and Rental Comps, Cash flow, ROI, COC return, etc)  of buy and hold investment opportunities as well as someone who I can trust will honor the referral fee we agree upon.  

A client of mine (buy and hold investor) would like to begin acquiring properties in Dallas and Houston and she asked that I refer her to an agent who can assist her with those areas.I am looking for an agent who is familiar with their local RE market and analyzing all the various aspects (Sales and Rental Comps, Market Rent, Cash flow, ROI, COC return, etc) of buy and hold investment opportunities.  

You are a brand and you have to learn how to market your talentsEvery investor needs to learn how to analyze and decipher income statements and balance sheets.