It is so much easier to do deals out here because it is very rare for a lawyer to be involved, everything is handled by the title company and contracts are pretty standardized.

It is a well defined and very standardized term in its sector.As you have mentioned that you are marketing I suggest that you look for a book at the library or bookstore that provides more information.

Throw away the old storm windows and seperate screens that you have to swap out each season for these relatively inexpensive combo units that install on the outside of the window frame in about 5 minutes each (once you have measured for proper size, and had them either custom made or are able to fit standard sizes where possible).

I'm a new agent in Raleigh, NC and I was wondering what the standard commission schedule is.

Feel like a 70's sitcom when I titled that...I dont get paid unless I help you close a deal. 3% is standard.

PM is not going to push up the value assume the property is maintained to a good standard.5.

Before we convert the property in to condos we'll find tennants for the investor's property and we'll charge them standard market rate for their unit, and if we don't find tennants we will pay out of our own pockets the rent.

The buildings pass my expense/income standards (and the price is right) but I am worried about the quility of the tenants.

If you try to hide the deal rather than do it legally you are even worse off.You need to know the laws, the house rules for your brokerage and remember the public (including bird dogs) do not have to meet the same standards that you are held to.Good luck.John Corey

Umbrella insurance should be standard.