I think the best lenders understand that good quality relationships are where they make their money long term instead of having to hunt for good borrowers constantly.

A good tip is to set up some Keyword Alerts for some of the topics you want to learn more about, so you'll be notified when they are discussed on forums.

Derek,For a property with high growth potential (5th/park/madison quality), expect GRM in the 20's.For a normal property?

Go build a buyers list of rehabbers ,landlords and other investors that would be willing to buy good quality junkers from you and pay you 1k if the deal meets there requirements.

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Hoping to meet some of you and continue to share our knowledge with each other.Also, thanks for the tips on tax basis and setting keyword notifications!

An alternative to turning on the water is to use an air compressor.

:D I know it will take time and a lot of hard work, but it would be totally worth it to design the quality of my life.The reason that I have joined BP (instead of more lurking) is that I am looking for an opportunity to work for free 20 hrs/wk under an active and successful wholesaler to learn the business from the inside out.

I now have employees that do it but if someone (before) were to find them for me I'd gladly pay them a commission of sorts -- depending on the quality of the deal.

I have not had any maintenance costs in 16 months except air filters, although the roof is old and the plumbing is cast iron.