Additionally, keep in mind, that the bulk of a quality paint job is in the preparation, not the act of painting (e.g., scraping, peeling, caulking, minors repairs, TSP wash, etc.), so be sure you're comparing apples-to-apples.

Practice a little and be prepared for the avoidance answers and ways of overcoming them.

I would start with "this isn't working out, I'm parting ways", but be prepared to go to "good luck, sue me, see ya'".

@Branden SmithCongratulations on getting your startMy new students basically send out marketing saying thatI can help you with many different situations,  whether it's a house it needs work, whether it has some kind of issue as in needing repairs,  not selling or divorce or probateI highly advise you in California to have an attorney that acts for you, and this attorney will be able to prepare contracts for your dealsCalifornia is a litigious state and I highly recommend you be licensedBest of luck!

To those of you who have become real estate agents, from which source/place did you get practice exams? I'm half way done with my course work and want to start getting ready for the licensing exam. Also feel free to g...

Hi all, I have been filling my head with real estate investing info lately to get prepared to buy my first property.

Owner: $196k is the lowest we are prepared to go now.....just put on market and getting slot of interest.Me: Oh ok, ...... you recently went to a realtor am I correct.?

I helped him to prepare for multiple specific phone calls before they were made, anticipating the situation.I cheered him on when any small thing was done right.I showed him how devastating lack of skills and preparation were to both of us.I gave him a lot of training material.I made custom material and videos for his situations that he was facing.We brainstormed other ways he could improve and have fun at it (watching American movies for 'lingo')'Now, he's motivated every day.

I will try to avoid an eviction, but my local real estate club did mock evictions with seasoned attorneys who do evictions for a living and I know a good attorney....so I am somewhat familiar and prepared. 

Should I stay on the closing attorney to keep the pace or prepare to extend contracts or worse?