The program for occasional deals is $35 per month plus $325 (transaction fee + E&O Insurance) per deal.http://www.allisonjamesinc.com/our-programs/P154All backoffice operations are paperless which is nice.

Here is what we are told that differ from one another:1) know how to do multiple types of transactions, this way, you can take advantage of all leads and not miss out on any deals.

That's also assuming that the agent doesn't charge the seller full commission for when he's acting as a dual agent, representing both sides of the transaction.

It takes lots of practice to be able to convert leads to an actual transaction.

Thanks Vicky,I have set a goal of being involved in over 100 real estate transactions in 2014.I also have a long term view of 50% revenue growth for every year.Thanks and have a great day.

The Hold Harmless won't do you much good if your seller takes bankruptcy or doesn't have a pot to spit in or a window to throw it out of.It might be better to buy into the existing LLC, divide the property under that Operating Agreement and take care of the transaction inside the LLC.

If by second home you mean you actually live in a property that is owned by your IRA, I'm pretty sure it's a prohibited transaction.

So, don't do that.Regarding tax assessment: In California, the counties are required by our state law to re-assess valuation to the sale price after any arms length sale transaction.

And all your other debt payments factor into this, too, not just housing.However, there are reserve requirements in your situation: Current principal residence pending sale, converting to second home or investment property:Additional reserve requirements apply to these transactions.

well, first off, it's mixed use and can be a commercial transaction, but check on zoning, so we can avoid the financing issues with the new laws.Do you have cash for the down payment?