@Edwin WongI got my start in Real Estate Investing when I was 25 years old long time ago, fresh out of the Marine CorpsMy job was to interview homesellers and show them all their options, then have them sign a letter of intent to lease or purchase.My boss would then call them up and go over their options with them, and then they would go to the lawyers office and fill out the appropriate paperwork to sell their home.There's no substitute for experience in front of sellers.I have probably seen anywhere from 2500 to 3000 sellers in my lifetime since my first deal and 1986.I have experienced many different types of issues, such as probate, divorce, bankruptcy, no equity, hi Equity, Free and clear houses,  light rehabs, heavy rehabs, ABCD areas,etc.My best advice is Get a coach to help you in your first year, there's no substitute for ensuring you having success in your first year

...and another thing, those Big Hotel operations spend BIG $ renovating periodically to keep a fresh, appealing look for their clients.

With OpenSocial I might take a fresh look.John CoreyPS.

It may be a freshly remodeled property but you need to set something aside for when the inevitable will happen.Reserves: (This is for major repairs, think roof, A/C, Electrical panel...

Im kind of fresh out the womb on all this.

First, what I'm exactly saying is only cutting out lines across walls for all new rough-in electrical/plumbing/hvac/any mold damage AND THEN just hanging new 1/4" right on top to create a fresh new looking house.

The study reveals that for every 330 calls made, approximately one appointment was set (a 330:1 call-to-appointment ratio).

I won't make a lot on this project (**I'll reveal numbers AFTER we've officially closed), but I'm happy to get it under contract (staying in the black), especially during the holidays when it can be difficult to sell. 

I did not try to contact any of their current or past clients because I personally did not have the time and I don't believe any syndicator would reveal their client's personal information, anyway.

We currently have a home on the market. It has been listed for around 6 weeks. We have had several showings but it has tapered off without a offer. My question is when the agent first listed the property it was at the...