This Realtor sends me auto-update listings which is one of the reasons I'd like to use only this person.Now I am getting ready to buy again and I just get the sense that there are a lot of games and pocket listings that go on in this business.

An interior designer and general contractor will meet us to map out a game plan and verify what we need to purchase the property for to hit our numbers.

An adjustment would have to be considered for the location on the busy street; similar down adjustments would be made for location next to industrial property, next to train tracks, with a freeway running behind the property (a fence can allow separation for safety, but won't reduce the noise by much), etc.

Today, there are real estate agents that specialize in those industries and can help you get the experience you need to do it right the first time.

There are many ways to get into the real estate business, but we need to know exactly what your end game is.

It looks to me like this is an industry that is completely overrun with BS, NO?

I want to show my investor that I am vested and have a lot of skin in the game.

Sorry, the listing agent is an idiot if he thinks both sides of the commission helps keep a buyer in the game.

I understand the concept of OPM and utilizing hard money lenders to fund an investment purchase, I guess it all comes down to networking and getting to know the right people to actually make it happen, as is how it works in any field/industry.

I was just suggesting to Alex that if he really learns from successful wholesalers here on BP, he can bring some great deals to his buyers.Unfortunately I have not been in the game too long here in the states so I don't have a good wholesaler base, and I can't think signing up on anymore landing pages is going to generate great deals for me, just my short term experiences talking here.