Since we're based out of a real estate office, it would be a natural fit for a number of people.

None the less reading a couple might start to help you understand some of the topics the contract deals with.In many cases, if the seller is institutional in nature, they will provide a contract to you which they desire to use and some times that is open for red line.

I completely agree with what @Mike Nelson said.The one thing I'll add to his good advice is that each of us finds his or her own "groove" in building rapport and closing deals where you go from following the script to having it completely internalized so it's second nature.

Generally speaking:A low renter:owner ratio tells me there are a lot of stakeholder present and the area should be fairly nice.A high renter:owner ratio tells me landlords are mostly in control and (if they are not local or actively engaged) few will advocate for the neighborhood.A large inventory of multis doesn't signal much without knowing neighborhood dynamics.Landlords can always use the tremendous amount of influence they carry to lower blight, get rid of trouble-makers, and revitalize stagnate local economy.

Hey BP, I must admit, I'm pretty confiden that something big is lining that could naturally affect almost 2/3rds of our living.

Financing will be much easier with end user/owners involved in the beginning, the speculative nature goes away for owner occupied with any lender.

Naturally, if I can reciprocate any knowledge, I am happy to do so!

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Things of this nature need to be well thought out, or you will get burnt out quick.Real Estate Investing is a process when starting out.

Perhaps because the seminars are purposely designed to only deal with a certain part of the asset class and are not comprehensive in nature.