If I use the TREC contract, and then have the "assignee" sign the assignment contract (that has the assignment fee on it), then the buyer should hand me the check at that moment. 

A lot of the increases in market value and cash flow were earned through sweat equity and a lot of hands-on-work.

So, at the very least, you have "Step 1" (i.e. reserves) well in hand.

Handed out my first 10 business cards yesterday (to my mom :-)) so now my mind is playing tricks on me. 

I've yet to see the contract first hand as it is being written up currently, just want to know what to watch for when it does show up.Thank in advanceJoshua R

The snow removal company has approached me about payment for services subsequent to the sale and transfer. 

Its a transfer. 

I would like to have everything in place to hit the ground running on the first of the year, to include first property in hand.

Employment contract in hand and my bachelor's degree, I started looking for a home while working.

Hi Brie, Some things I always recommend are to walk the tenant to their vehicle after you show the property or hand deliver a lease to their current rental to have a better idea of their cleanliness and how they treat their personal property.