Three miles away they are paying $270 per foot for a leased up retail center with national chain anchor stores.

The core for me is:a. fast service and return calls b. come by before rehab to give input c. straight talk no pre-programmed speeches or condescension d. awesome up to date comps.e. good advice on any and all questions I may havef. good network of service people I can tap into if my normal people are not available- used to working with investors instead of retail She does follow up on showings.

., desperate) retail buyer (i.e, homeowner) it might be an acceptable deal.

Because we are dealing(most times) with properties that are not in retail condition/unlivable, our prices(asking prices) can be very subjective.

If the retail buyer is using FHA there will be no breaks in title.

Seems to me they start at current retail market and then drop it.

I used to live in Berkley and just couldn't help thinking that Sunnyside would hit next, great location, retail renovation possibilities, older homes.

Might be a good time to write your business plan, put lots of scenarios to pen and paper. everything from financing through the final closing to your retail buyer...once you get the plan down on paper, you might find you are compelled to start...and you'll have your roadmap to do it...Best of luck!

I've also done 17 deals since then, 10 wholesale and 5 retail (inspired to do more retails as well), and 2 new rentals.I still love what I do, I just do more of what I love. :)

Even if all these things are good, the smallest amount of renovations I've ever done a property I've retailed is about $15K, which is a basic cosmetic remodel.Let's say that this house is in awesome condition and only needs $15K in repairs.