They make their money off of real estate agents, but real estate agents are the worst people to make money off because they are highly unreliable and in and out of the business when the market changes.Their target should be the consumer with higher levels that they can subscribe too for data, since Zillow is linked to the MLS now which makes their data somewhere more reliable.

I've picked up several really good deals because a tenant operator ran the business into the ground to a point where the property owners just wanted or needed out. 

My buddy and I have been finding wholesale deals and are in the process of starting a new wholesaling business.

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I currently have a lawn care business that I run myself.   

If the state matters, I'm interested in Connecticut90% of our clients is OOS investors and our business process is tailor-made for them.

I wish you the best of luck building your business on another platform.  

Everything looks great and a year later that employer goes out of business or lays everyone off? 

The local economy seems to be centered around these types of businesses. 

If you are trying to get a cash out refi, I would think the bank would want to see the correct type of insurance for the business you are running.