I took the real estate licensing classes and took the test to become an agent in PA.

But if I were going to set out to do it, I would do this (or have an assistant do this):* Scan Craigslist Leads* Scan leads from other local newspaper* Scan leads from FSBO magazines at the grocery store, etc* Put them all in a spreadsheet or Highrise* Search all their numbers on whitepages.com* Search them all on the do not call list--cross off those who are, because it's still soliciting even if you're not selling something* Call them all 3 times until you get a live person on the phone* Pre-screen live answers and work the dealI would probably call 200-300 numbers as a decent test and then compare:* The time it took* Any costs involved* what % of sellers were motivated* Ask if it's worth it and proceed if it is

We had more testing done after the rehab and made that availible to the buyer so that they felt comfortable that we took care of it.

I have been to other sites that give you a teaser to test and then close you down for $$$.

I have the credit, but don't have the money and it feels like I'm missing out.I utilized AP exams to test out of 60 credits towards the degree.

Here is a test formula I have read about:Rents received (Schedule E)- Rental expenses (Schedule E)- total principal and interest mortgage payments (12 x monthly payment) - total basis (cost) of all improvements and replacements added that year (Form 4562) = true cash flow

I am going to be taking the test to become a licensed agent in Washington state here soon (4 clock hours left).I was wondering if anyone had good suggestions on books that I could use to study for the exam.

I'm sure you know the adage: there are 3 sides to a story the 2 opposing views, and the truth.It's my nature to read a lot of stuff, formulate my own hypotheses, and to test them.

The last debacle was more like drug-dealing than any form of "Lending" ever known to last for long. 6.

NO, it just means they went to school, passed their state & federal test, attemd continuing education, supposed to obide by the "code of ethics" & are monitored by different organizarions.