Quite frankly there's nowhere to go and socialize with people my own age.

@Shawn Holsapple I like that technique for getting an extra $50/mo.

Though, I have learned good techniques for when the situation arises again.

I wonder how your agents will respond to the rolled up newspaper technique that I prefer to use?

Never saw that technique- it would catch my attention as well.

That said, I am seeking information from other licensed brokers and agents on what you are doing to disclose that you have a real estate license when soliciting to buy investment property with direct mail, squeeze pages, social media, etc.It is license renewal time in our State and continuing education classes are required.

There are definitely some ways you can use some of the money from your credit cards to get a deal going but it will require some other creative financing techniques.

We have a bunch of "weekenders" in the area.I mentioned the have-to repairs would be under $5000...mainly repair the soffit and facia on the front side of the home and new gutters all the way around, general clean up and landscaping and a fresh coat of paint outside.To update the inside the estimate is $15K...but it is very liveable as is, ex: the carpet is in good condition...but it's blue, the bathroom is in good shape but fixtures are bright yellow...the home is 80's dated but everything was very well taken care of.My fee is flexible but have it priced so I can cover closing (thought this might help to sell retail) and make roughly $10K...I left some room to negotiate.Suggestions on how and where to market this would be greatly appreciated, Craigslist is only generating tire kickers as is social media

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I am pursuing a career in social work but I have always had a passion for real estate as a I love maintaining property and doing everything from waterline repairs to framing and dry walling.