And, Graystone finds properties with exceptional value that retain more equity upon being rehabbed.Because of a booming economy, and long-term investments in Tampa by investors like Jeff Vinik and Bill Gates, equity growth for investment properties in Tampa Bay remains strong with the Zillow Home Value Index at $213,800 for the Tampa-St.

Couple things to keep in mind when you are looking for a brokerage after just getting licensed-Brand does not matter in regards to attracting/retaining clients-This is a long term business, focusing on the short term profits will only hold you back-The most important thing when first getting started is learningWith all of this top of mind you want to look for a team/brokerage that focuses on teaching, training, coaching and walking you through the various processes associated with this business.

Common fees will include a set-up fee, leasing fee for each turnover or a lease renewal fee, marking up maintenance, retaining late fees, and more.

Then you can retain the loan long term after you convert it to a rental property.

Had an initial conversation, I told him I would keep thinking about it (bringing legal action)....he followed up 1-2 weeks later and being frustrated, I went ahead and signed up with them (and gave a retainer fee).  

This would generate 90-100k in capital, and we would retain our 20k in current capital for investing.downside: have to pay interest, doesn't lower payment.upside: retain strong asset, leverage equity, access to more capital RE goals:1. play the long game via BRRRR's2. be a value add partner for other investors by providing capital to fund deals and flips. all of that being said, would love wisdom of some finance ninjas and the BP community!

I am always on the go and I have found that I retain more information from hearing the material first.

I would retain part of the commission, plus get the MLS access I needed. 

I do have $1200 in retained security deposits for those four months, but that's much less than the $3800 I should have had in rent.

"Repetition is the Mother of Skill" (Tony Robbins)You'll want to provide on-line recordings of the classes so students can review as needed.I've seen (but am unable to cite/quote at this time) studies indicating that as adults we have roughly a 7% retention of material we see/hear once; yet, by the 7th repetition we can retain as much as 85% or more.