We look for things like motivation and willingness to learn.One way Experienced Investors judge to work with Novice Investors is to see if the Novice Investors prove their motivation.Novice Investors Posting that you would love to meet Experienced Investors and hoping that the OP of this thread will pick up the reins and coordinate a group meeting with a good mix of both Experienced and Novice Investors will only demonstrate to Experienced Investors that they will probably not want to work with that particular Novice Investor(s).Although I'm breaking a rule by pointing out to Novice Investors a simple fix to prove their motivation, I just have to say it.When you don't have much to bring to the table AND you wish to network with Investors that bring a lot to the Table, then you have to use what is in your power to attract those that can benefit you.

My agent was brand new and it was her first sale.  

What is their sales price?

I am considering purchasing a property at tax sale.

I just need to give them 50% of the sales price which is way below appraisal.

The pros are having access to the MLS, saving the commission or making the commission, being licensed to broker sales, building a career with brokering, etc.

If you sale at $240,000, however, you would probably have around $45,000 after selling fees to invest elsewhere. 

I ran this by the "general" forum, but wanted to put this over here to maybe get a different set of eyes on it...I'm considering a possible industrial property that's for sale.

I would figure out a way to purchase the homes from the investor or base the sale on most if not all of them needing to be replaced.  

Michael Plante If it's listed for sale it's like any other home.