Unfortunately, I can't find an agent who will get me comps consistently.

If you're consistly buying from this agent over time, they will get to know you.

The list consists of every type of motivated seller you could think of, tired landlord,probate,divorce, and people wanting to get rid of a vacation home.

Consistent payment dates.4.

Before 2007 I can remember consistently hearing that purchasing a house, any house, was the best investment someone could make.

As you might have taken years of training in your profession to obtain a 6 figure income, it will take you some effort and consistency in the real estate business to suceed.Good Luck.

I would tend to think that the people that have deals that are consistently successful in this business have very strict guidelines on what they invest in.With that being said there is money in all different types of real estate, but specializing allows you to realize when it really is a deal.So me personally I would pass on something that SEEMED to be a deal if I did not have the proper expertise myself or know someone who did.

I think Jake and Rachel make some great points, you MUST be tenacious and need to find a way to create cash(consistently), but don't forget that you need to be liquid, have 6 months or better of living funds aside because there is nothing surprising about suprises - they ALWAYS come up and ALWAYS cost money, expect them.and yes, This can and will work.

Maryann, one approach I would take is to get it listed if it isn't already, and then consistently lower the price until you get some activity.

great analysis.I would imagine that not only were the top 50 the most active but also the most consistent on this site.