I wouldn't want my reputation to go bad because of a deal that went south.

I could go either way, but I had a friend who recently got a bad reputation so that is why I am changing my opinion.I would say if you don't have the ability to close with your own funds or private or hard money funds, then you need to find the investor first.

If you notice, half of Douglas Blvd in North Lawndale have "FINANCED BY CIC" signs on them.If you are interested in brokering these kinds of properties, it is very difficult because bankers base a lot on reputation and track record.

Avoid the guru books and start out being compliant with the law, get to know the business and build a good reputation.

It takes very deep pockets to get a good RE company going in most areas as well as a reputation with other agents getting them on board.

I think Joe just wants those 'dividends'.In that case I would suggest checking out the ready made reputable investment opportunities.

I found a reputable contractor who sublet the job and took an 85 year old floor with gum etc and made it into a beautiful natural wood floor with sanding etc and coats of poly.

Get a reputable pest/termite company to treat and maintain a termite bond.Unless there is significant framing damage, remediation is generally localized and not a big deal (in my experience).

It will just minimize the number of offers you can make it parallel but that's always risky as not closing on accepted offers damages your reputation.

Wow.Can not believe so many members and so few post here.I myself, have not read the introduction until today, honestly I do not think I would have appreciated it as much if not being more involved as of late.The read was highly valuable, it should extend beyond BP, more business should be modeled after some of the writing, providing value, promoting integrity, and making your reputation in the community worth wile and trustworthy.