Also, specify how the units will be secured daily. ie plywood with screwsI usually engage the existing tenants to show them the property while under construction and ask for referrals even if they may not pan out.

I try to set goals for myself on a daily basis.

As a Realtor for over 26 years I have to deal with this kind of agent daily.

I and my associates need to find more "real people" out there to mentor/partner with to learn this business other than all the hype, gurus, etc. on the net that is a jungle of confusion inundating me daily!

Maybe a graduated scale, based on volume.

fwiw, i am with rich. vegas is not the ghost town the media would like u to think it is. i was out there last month and stayed at the mgm grand and it was at 97% capacitiy (i saw the internal only daily sheet on a desk). 97% capacitiy is pretty damn good for a 5000+ room resort!

The way my minds works, is that I would think if I do a good job on the small offers, I will get the repeat business, and if this beginner wants to work at it, eventually they will be moving volume and making serious money.Maybe if I have eighteen different 2 million dollar deals in progress, it might be hard to take care of an $18,000 client, but I'd bet that most agents are sitting at their desk manicuring their nails in this market.nmbr, when you make an offer sit down right then with the agent, watch them fill out the forms and sign, on the spot.

I understand that is a viable business strategy for note traders but how about us regular real estate investors who may not have the connections to buy and sell in volume?

Here on BP we have the privilege of talking with REAL investors on a daily basis.

im an investor in ma...i currently have 14 units (on Monday it will be 17) lynn ma, a low income city north of boston...you are right there are great cash flowing properties out there right now in low income areas...there is also a ton of competition for those properties...i would not be afraid of investing just bc we live in a liberal state, dont let that stop you from being successful in this real estate market, it just might be the best chance of our lives...just take extra precautions to make sure your units are well kept, well lit, clean and safe, make sure you respond to the little things when tenants call w/ complaints...i have had a few evictions and they took a few months, most of the time these tenants never show for court...i try and show my face around my units at least a few times a week, and drive by almost daily...just dont be a slumlord and have pride in your properties even if your tenants dont...good luck