Your challenge becomes how to convince the real players that they ought to sell to you.

MegReach out to many brokers and agents try to let them know you are interested in their listings.The REIA clubs are a great way to connect remember the players there have relations with brokers.A buddy wanted to do REO's found the largest REO broker in her state met a guy who bought one house a year from the broker for 27 years.

Hard to compete against such offers.

Perks and Amenities - Washer dryers are big hits, so is Internet and with today's competing prices you can get a deal like on Clear or something cheap for your kids.

., it's only an occupational license which has no background, insurance or competency requirements.

@Charlie Miller there are still lenders here in Florida willing to lend on an investment condo, they just typically require an audit of the HOA to show solvency and competency of handling funds.

We must continue to attend meetings to figure out that identity, see if it blends with us, and to make a name for ourselves as trust worthy people, worth sharing of information and knowledge to someone that may or may not use it to directly compete with us.Networking is crucial and vital.

Around the same time my inbox was flooded with people hosting webinars, meet ups etc. where at the end they would share their greatest kept "secrets" for you to compete.

@Mun Kee,One additional thought, you must learn when to work with people and when to cut your losses and move on.How good of a poker player are you?

I'm pretty sure I'm in good hands with someone who is experienced and competent, and if something was overlooked, we'll address it.I have contacted the attorney already with a list of questions including the following:1.