It values more in the first few years of your career, since that's your " track record" that you are persistent to complete 4 year project.

Not only was she very apologetic about her aggressive furry friend, she became my ally in fast-tracking all my design requests.

Im not a real estate agent but my business partner is, and we are considering going after REO listings as a possible inside track on good lead for rehabs.Thanks in advance

In this case it's even worse because it's not clear if the agent was representing the buyer, or acting as a dual-agent.

For the investors that use direct mail, how can I track the leads my letters bring so I can improve my rate of deals closed (working on getting my first wholesale deal done this month).

I've run into a lot of bad contractors around Louisville - unless you have a proven track record with them, you may want to just assume the worst there as well (i.e. 2-3 times higher price once you start and 2-3 times longer timeframe).I'm sure it can be a good rental property for somebody, I just don't see it turning out especially well for you if you've let it sit vacant for the last 8 years!

I live in the city myself, though north of the tracks.

Tim, sounds like you are on the right track. 

This one went through without a hitch - free and clear - after a few checks and re-checks.It's also a lot easier when you have a couple of big buyers in your back pocket which we had so it fast tracked the process( the 1st person I called took it and could close within days).  

You can accept rent without late payment, just keep track and records.