Ideally I'd like to find a broker that might charge on a "per deal" basis.

To close, I say great credit because some individuals credit was minimally lower due to having such a high credit score before the short sale.

Ideally I'd like to have more passive income to cover me if I ever wanted to become a full-time agent.

I deal with both US and offshore properties and I'm telling everyone to hold off on offshore and buy US because the window is closing.

If you get many off-market properties or "pocket listings" in the Bay - you could be a very in-demand individual..http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521/topics/114766-east-bay-meetup---wed-2-16-14-in-oakland

In this case an individual and his wife owned interest in some (5) LLCs, and presumably other property (like their house) that ultimately went under because a bank won a judgment against them.

Next pertinent question: Ideally, how much should I bargain the real estate down to?

Hello,

I'm entering into the world of residential home flipping and wanted to get all of your thoughts on what you prefer when financing the deal.

Hard Money?

Use your own capital?

Bank?

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Hey Maverick,I'm a newbie investor so I probably couldn't be much help in regards of finding an ideal town for you.

Only way to change this is to get some like minded individuals on the Board and have them change from the inside out.