Make sure you have top professionals guiding you.

I intend to have it professionally inspected but at this point, all it appears to require is paint and flooring in the kitchen.This property will be my first rental and according to a rentrange.com analysis, rents run from $800 - $925 for comparable prooerties.

Not that you can't find a good deal in the MLS but the profit margin for a wholesaler will be much smaller.Second, realtors are a possessive lot that viciously guard their real estate market against "non-licensed professionals."

What are the local economic drivers?

Clicking is a way that people engage with a site, and that helps to get them involved in your message.Also, a website is a professional promotional tool, and the copy should be honed, lean, and communicative.

This is a great way for any real estate professional/ investor to network with some likeminded individuals in the Houston area.

Real estate investment has been a huge driver behind the housing recovery, at least according to RealtyTrac.

You may need to hire a professional for this, but it isn't a terribly expensive fix.But yeah, like Matt said, make sure it isn't screwed shut.

(was very professional) and even offered some references on my part.However, since I sent the email I have not had a response or call regarding his "so called" off-market properties.Thanks again!

Hey Mike,Make sure you do your homework if they do "gift" you the amount.Unfortunately there are limits on how much a parent/s may gift their children without triggering gift tax by the IRS.The IRS is the last entity on earth that you want to have future issues with.I would seek advice from a tax professional BEFORE making a final decision.All the best!