I outgrew them eventually and now I use a broker that is licensed in all 50 states.Like USAA, Amica also has a great reputation.

Once you have the estimate take it to a reputable hard money lender. if its deal, they will let you know and what the costs will be.

There are a lot of good reputable turnkey providers out there that have properties available in better cashflow markets in Chicago.

It is also helpful to ask the same questions multiple times, because you may receive different answers as the seller’s motivations change or as you build more rapport with seller and they open up to you more.Then, you want to conduct further investigations to learn about the seller’s reputation: Talk with the listing broker, asking them about the seller’s motivation to sellLook at their website.

I feel it's really important to not leave the seller holding the bag just because I can't find a buyer (that's also a nice quick way to trash your reputation) so one way or the other I'll make sure the home gets purchased.You're right about no amount of reading being enough to get you really ready to start but I know that in my case it definitely helped my confidence level when I started having conversations with those in the know to at least in theory (if not practicality) having a fairly thorough understanding of how this whole thing works.

There's lower-income areas with a bit of a bad reputation, but overall Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford and surrounding areas don't have anything lower than C+ neighbourhoods. 

The competing agent presented offers in the best way, had a great reputation in the area and knew how to close deals for her clients.

The competing agent presented offers in the best way, had a great reputation in the area and knew how to close deals for her clients.

When we bought it we were unaware it had a reputation of a place where drug dealers lived.

Certain blocks on Seminary, Murray, Chapin have a reputation for partiers, but most of the frats and things live downtown.