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Remember two key words in any business venture: due diligence.

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I've been working with realtors all over the country, and normally it is a fairly straightforward deal - an introductory email followed by a phone call and then off we go property shopping.

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@Dave Metskerundefined  This was my original angle and seemed the most straight forward.

@Sean PriceWell since your licensed I think you just follow the rules of your states Department of RE.your entitled to a commission.. just market for these homes secure your listing and sell them and make commission like everyone else in the business.. use that cash to roll into your goal of rentals. seems pretty straight forward.

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