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1 March 2015 | 3 replies
It depends on the sellers motivation and financial goals.The tenants need to show the benefits to the owner and that they are sincere buyers to beIf the owner is a buy and hold investor, it is toughA long term 5 year option might be a win win
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28 February 2015 | 1 reply
My humble opinion after being on BP a bit and reading a lot of material:If you have1) Good common sense.2) The ability to read and absorb material.3) Are self motivated.4) Have decent math skills.Then you don't need a guru or class or best techniques training.
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2 March 2015 | 4 replies
Hi Tom, with wholesaling distressed property owners are most likely to be motivated.
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27 October 2015 | 8 replies
We got to talking and I found out that her motivation level is very high, and that she just wants out.
5 March 2008 | 1 reply
But the problem is most of these people will NEVER bring you a lead, the others will bring you regergetated leads they found from a realtor, and maybe 1 or 2 will bring you decent enough leads.With saying that, I have closed one pretty good wholesale deal because of a lead brought to me through this system.It's not a savior, though it could be a good tool...Supposedly the key is motivating and educating the birddogs, but I dont have time to always be telling these people what to look for.
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7 March 2008 | 3 replies
I'm still very green and have a lot of learing to do, but I cant remember being this fascinated and motivated about something for a long time.
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8 March 2008 | 3 replies
While I agree that the actual motivation behind Ethanol is probably a different kind of 'Green' ($$$), I don't see it causing damage to any engine that was made to use it.
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24 March 2008 | 3 replies
I'm in the market for good deals by motivated sellers, low to no money down, and plan to buy & hold as I'm not ready for major rehab work.
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25 April 2008 | 6 replies
They see these things come back to them and it becomes a motivator to continue to be decent and honest.
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15 May 2008 | 4 replies
Are you finding truly motivated sellers?