I use Angie's list, but they tend to be more for the retail segment.

Look at the foreclosed properties on hudhomestore.com and homepath.com and see how the prices compare to other houses in those areas that are retail listings?

We actually halted our marketing campaign because 99% of the leads wanted to sell but had houses in retail condition.

If I had paid a "retail" price, I would've lined someone else's pockets instead of my own.

You can work a sub2 deal, and then assign that sub2 deal to a retail buyer (assignment of mortgage), or you can sub2 and sell the home on a land sales contract or mortgage wrap to a new buyer.

If I use this, I would have to use it on something at retail price, as most all of the wholesale deals need work and would not qualify.

I've had my own online retail store and I ran a wedding invitation biz for awhile, but I ran out of steam for both.

Basically the person being interviewed bought properties near retail value and made money.

Im questioning if there is enough meat on the bone for me to retail it.

However, after marriage and children, I put my dreams on hold in search of what I thought was stability by way of a regular occupation.I've had a passion for real estate since I was 19 years old, but I've either been afraid to start, affected by the slow process, or allowed adversity to derail my plans.My goals are to get my Real Estate License, and work my way up to be successful on the retail side as well as the investor side.