It seems like a lot of work and a lot of wall space.

I am also a Crossfit Instructor everyday after work and train every morning.

You usually find people on there looking for quick work, and that want to be paid cash.

Make sure you engage him/her in negotiations in an area of the house that needs the most work and you can use that as leverage.

Of course, I can just go through a broker (for individual rates) while at the same time calling each of the associations we belong to to find out what group rates they have, I was just looking for a shortcut if someone else had already been through this.

Most appear to assume they already know, but they don't, not even a clue.You have been lied to and either you don't understand that or you don't want to face reality, you're after a dream that has been sold to you.The longer you try to take short cuts in learning real estate, the longer it will take you to make money and be successful.

(That is also their website address)They have 2 services--1) you take the listing and they do all the work and you split the listing-side commission 50-50.

I too am thankful for my family, my wife, my three beautiful children, my parents, and the life I have obtained through hard work and dedication.Happy Thanksgiving to all and eat as much as you can, after all, it's only once a year!

You will be in for a world of shock during the actual operations of the property if you take shortcuts - relying on generic $90 spreadsheets - or get non-professionals to advise you. 

I have been investing out of state since 2012, and I would highly advise that whatever market you end up selecting to start your REI, that you visit that market, meet the team behind the properties, and see what kind of rehab work and neighborhoods they are working in.