No, we aren't biased.Having said all of that, those that are successful in the market would sit and debate me on how bad RE is and how good the markets are.

The two of you (Andrew/James) need to cool it.Its fine to debate, but tone it down and back off from the personal attacks now.Thank you.

. $5,000 or $10,000 for a 30 or 60 day listing).Also in Texas you not only have to disclose you are a realtor to a seller if you are buying their property, but you also have to disclose to them what the Fair Market Price is for their house, IF you came across them in your normal real estate agent duties (which is open to debate).Either way being a licensed agent can be more of a liability than an asset when wholesaling.

On the other hand its not hard to imagine the possibility of selling it for $70 to $80k in three years, which would not happen if I didn't put the money into it and will be a much bigger return than the $300/month I would make if it cashflowed properly.I have been debating this as I look at homes in a little worse neighborhoods, where a house that needs very little work can be bought easily for the same 25k or less and turn a profit from day one.

I don't tend to get too heated on the licensed vs non-licensed debate.

I hope this helps somebody debating to take some courses as well.

In fact, during the Constitutional convention, the delegates debated putting in the word nation and voted it down - because they did not want to be a nation but rather a confederation of states.

He was saying in the debates that we were headed for a disaster.

I have access to all the MLS listings, what houses have sold for in the area etc etc.Im still debating getting my licence, I guess ill see how things play out

I enjoy a little debate and going back and forth on subject matters, but James I'm asking you to give me enough respect not do call me out of my character simply because I won't show you hard Proof that I've been successful.