Also, I rented it for a period of time and learned how frequent repair requests from tenants can add up, especially in a cold climate area prone to pipe freezing.

Ive started a cold call list and havent had any biters yet.

I cold call and that is how I find the majority of my off-market deals.

Just cold call and find your own deals so you can make your offer directly to the seller and negotiate what works for you.

@Marc MassonThat cost seems insane if just relaxing the unit but I would recommend getting a new furnace as heat pumps are useless in extreme cold weather

Flip side is they'll likely eat up more of your commission split because they're the big guys, and there's so many agents there that you're unlikely to get much with referrals or cold calls until you get some time in.

I think if it comes to market and sits for 60, 90+ days (especially since the building has two active leases and mine isnt up until 2/1/23 when its bitter cold in salt lake) those are other obstacles that make it tough to sell - and probably make it better for me if we see that there isnt much real action at the prices expected.I also may ask them what they will consider if once it goes to market and they get offers below asking, what will they do?

When you are marketing (be it direct mail, cold calling, online advertisements, etc.) do you offer both your services as a cash buyer, and a realtor?

Some mentees will act as a bloodhound for the mentor, knocking on doors, driving for dollars, scouring the internet, making cold calls, or performing other services that help the mentor find new deals.

Some mentees will act as a bloodhound for the mentor, knocking on doors, driving for dollars, scouring the internet, making cold calls, or performing other services that help the mentor find new deals.