I was focusing my time on researching brokers, but decided that being prepared for the exam was more important because I want to go into interviews with confidence, not just a passing grade.But, like Ron said, it varies by location since each office in independently managed - and you really want to get along with who will be training and advising you.

While most are drawing back out of concern for the slowdown, sharp investors are ignoring the endless negative media rhetoric and preparing for the steady growth that will come from this correction.Catch me here or email me with any questions or comments.

I feel very prepared for this but still have a little doubt in the back of my mind that I can get it done.

But be prepared for much wilder swings in values and rents out there.

We prepare returns but our specialty is fixing IRS tax problems for self-employed people and small business owners.- I'm a licensed Florida real estate sales associate and use it for MLS access, referrals, and flexibility with buy/sell commissions.- My real estate investing goal is to keep building my Central Florida residential rental portfolio with a buy-rehab-hold strategy.- My serious face profile pic makes me laugh.

Be prepared to shut down your deposit account if things go bad.

Mine is a 1923, 2 story, with 3 BD/1.5 BTH.I bought it with some of the work you mentioned recently done by the homeowner as they prepared it for market.

Before you know it, they are making cocoons in the corners of your ceilings, preparing their fortress for the takeover that is going to happen the minute you close your eyes to sleep.  

Leaving a few thousand in a deal is no big deal provided you are prepared to do so.

My question for everyone is how much if any would/could be deducted from the security deposit due to the lack of cleanliness to the oven and the time and energy it took to prepare it for the new tenant.