Hey all,

First, just wanted to say I've been a lurker on this site for quite a while and have been very impressed by both the knowledge and willingness to help others that this site's memberbase has demonstrated.

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I think mentors are important when you are fresh or seasoned in investing. 

But be clean, freshly bathed, shaven, with neatly combed hair -- and cover tatoos.

New construction windows require new trim inside and out, an applied ice and water protection and or a rubber flashing and will need a fresh coat of paint inside and out at completion of installation.   

A wholesaler should have you a fresh set of pictures that they took.

Any sharing of login/password will get the agent terminated along with possible additional sanctions by their Board. 

Should I request the property be vacant upon closing to start fresh?

If you are nice they will remember starting out and will want to help and will be candid about the price etc.If the price is too high and you made the mistake simply acknowledge that with the seller and apologize and ask for a price change.The outside appeal of the property is number one when putting out for listing syndication.Do not use a used listing sign as they fade over time.Buyers might think it's been on the market a long time.Instead have a brand new listing sign that pop with fresh color and add your star burst with the selling features on each side that ERA provides.Even if there is no activity on the listing do not get scared.Many times agents don't communicate with sellers for fear of hostility or rejection.Meanwhile the seller is pulling there hair out feeling helpless.Instead call them immediately and talk about the next step in your plan of action as a team to get the property sold.You might have to meet with them a few times but they will come around eventually after their emotions settle down.The property could look awesome on the inside but a dump for curb appeal.The outside needs to invite them in to stand a chance.You need to know if your current market is flat,declining,improving and by what percentage each month.You need to know average days on the market.You need to know any foreclosure notices coming up for the area.You can express to the seller that if these properties foreclose or get listed as a short sale it could impact selling prices and appraisals for the buyer.So "time is of the essence to get this property sold" so we need a reduction.WHY is the seller selling?

The general meeting is held somewhere close to the Convention Center in Portland, and a number of other meetings are held at the Baja Fresh in Tigard, near the Washington Square mall.

The only way this is appropriate is for a full equity recapitalization where the GP stays in the deal but fresh equity buys out original equity at a favorable market price whereas the original LPs hit their targeted returns at a minimum.