You sound like you have an exciting venture going and I wish you only the best.This opportunity sounds incredible; so incredible only one thing comes to mind...

Hi bs73,While it is true that the market conditions nationwide are not as HOT as they were a couple of years ago, and indeed, some areas are declining, there are lots of areas in the country that are doing just fine, and some areas that are booming!

So some investors really would just like a lead and not an agreed contract if they feel they can negotiate a better deal than a birddog (most birddogs are new and not that good at negotiating a RE deal as they are learning).A variation that can work if there is a bit of trust....The spotter finds a hot prospect.

The AZ market is HOT!!

I have to admit that some of the business cards I've gotten from other REI do not look incredible professional.

Count it a blessing for the opportunity to gleam valuable knowledge from this individual but I would take the knowledge that I've learned and drop him like a hot potatoe.

I hear the smokies are HOT though!

I'll admit I love lazing in the hot springs when its snowing and the lifeguards are bundled up in parkas.

I'll be your mentor right now, and I say "do it" otherwise you should just forget about REI altogether.This website has already been an incredible resource and I will be on here throughout my learning process.

That is why i think REI is such a great investment.No matter what the market is there are ways to make money.Right now our market in Calgary AB is super hot with increase of 25-50% per year.