After graduating from college a year ago I've been learning the ropes of real estate investing through this site, through various books (Rich Dad Poor Dad series especially) and some freelance work.As good as the books and online material out there are, I'm looking to work for an investor so I can learn the nitty gritty of the business and get started investing myself.

I also see paperless billing, and the ability to do almost anything online-- in 75% of the states I invest in.

While I'm not interested in working as an agent, I have decided to take an online course to get my salesperson license, then hopefully find a broker willing to hang my license.

I have an owner of a auto shop who wants to sell the building.

If you're up for it I'd love to catch up sometime to talk shop.

I started looking around online and it doesn't seem like the orginal Emyth book is available.

The brokerage might not want to be seen as a discount shop or causing problems for their other agents confusing the brand of the company and it's message.

Many, even most (but not all) realtors are not going to take kindly to low-ball offers from individuals that are bring buyers to pay more for a property and cut them out of a greater commission.Third, buyers can get access to MLS listings (including REO) though other agents and online sources.

That would be my main concern here...not whether you can get 4.25 instead of 4.375 (although you should shop around to other lenders unless you have some loyalty to this one for some reason).One thing to consider, it's the beginning of the year, so you'll likely have to pay the entire years worth of taxes now...this could be a good chunk of money.

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