Until states decide to specifically regulate (like California which has its pros and cons) this will continue to be a grey area that we encourage you to discuss with your legal counsel in your state."

If you live in a tenant-friendly state like California, I highly encourage you to look elsewhere.

Any networking is greatly encouraged.

I say this to encourage you to learn/train how to target more sellers, more owners, and create win-win solutions to give sellers more money for their homes while also making the home really valuable to your future buyers too.We really just scratched the surface but I hope this all makes sense?

Looking to foster the relationships over the coming weeks and months to improve my pipeline.4) So far no concrete deals on a home, but the networking the mailing provided is extremely encouraging.

Hello James,Thanks for the welcoming me and for the encouragement.

In my opinion, your offer should be made based on what is a good deal for you to purchase the property, commission savings or not, but point out that you are an experienced buyer, won't be any extra work for the listing agent, and you hope the agent will consider dropping the 3% commission from the seller's fees to encourage the sale.

I would also encourage you to write out your goals.

I encourage calling.  

If you get in the townhouse I encourage you get on the Board too and watch your investment from that perspective.