Hi everyone,The oil and gas industry is a huge driver of our state economy and with $50/barrel, oil companies around here are making cuts and laying people off.

Suggesting to just make an offer and then see if you can beat the bushes for a buyer at a higher price isn't even in the realm of any business approach in any industry without knowing that market, plain silly.

I am also new to the industry and have hopes of making deals in Palmdale, Lancaster, etc. once I get settled in Acton.

I’m in the healthcare industry but have been more than ready to make a change due to, in my opinion, a decline in the quality of healthcare thanks to budget cuts and pencil-pushing bureaucrats.

A few notes: the 50% rule of thumb is based on the experience in the industry, but it will be between 40% (self-managed, tenants pay utilities, newer home) and 60% (PM managed, you have some or all utilities, older home or deferred maintenance).

DBPR licenses and regulates construction trades which impact the structure of a building and affect public safety, including roofing, HVAC, electrical and plumbing work.During this fiscal year, which began July 1, 2014, DBPR has received 462 complaints against unlicensed real estate professionals and appraisers, resulting in 132 investigations and 35 Notices to Cease and Desist against unlicensed individuals in the real estate industry.DBPR also has a coordinated media campaign with proactive public relations efforts including press releases, news coverage, social media and organization with industry associations to combat unlicensed activity statewide.Per Florida Statute, DBPR collects $5 from licensees during the initial licensure and renewal periods to aid in the combat of unlicensed activity.Floridians are asked to report any suspected unlicensed activity by email to [email protected] or by calling the Unlicensed Activity Hotline at 1 (866) 532-1440.

The point is you want someone who is successful at this, abreast of industry innovation/changes and laws, and someone who will help guide you and not just take prospect sheets and email you back yes and no's.Hope this helps...

I've always been interested in getting into the industry but never had the resources to do so.

I look forward to meeting you all and learning more from other industry experts. :)

Maybe I'm showing my "greenness" in the industry.