I closed one today.. in Charleston but that is rare for me.. too much throwing stuff up on the wall and see what sticks from those folks. granted they can bring some deals.. but anyone contacting me wanting to put me on their buyer list I really don't respond to.What ever happening to apprenticing in the industry to build up capital and experience I guess the internet has given this illusion.now granted in some markets were you can trade houses like your trading cars it can be done.but in the higher priced markets pretty darn tough without some expeirnce and some jingle in your designer jeans.

I really want to start investing in properties but first i would like to build my knowledge on the industry.

Always happy to see industry pros join the site.

I have been a commercial real estate agent since 1999 in Newport Beach, CA and have handled over 1,000 transactions from selling a college campus to leasing small industrial units.  

Do you have an industry in mind and more detail than what you suggested above?

I've spotted a property on the county tax auction website that I LOVE; it looks like it needs all the right things and sales in the area are decent.

I had been working in the Music Industry for the past five years, but after getting married in October 2015 I realized that the Music Industry is a single man's game and I decided I wanted to transition into a different career. 

Hey everyone,I am looking for a leasing agent/broker that specializes in renting out industrial units in Northern Va (specifically Falls Church).

Hubby, who is an estimator in the construction industry, knows all the things about estimating repairs that I don't know, and I know marketing.

I was talking with Jeanna Ashley (VP of River City Bank) a couple weeks ago and we discussed what she thought was a good price range for rental homes, she confirmed what I already knew... under $100k (Single Family Homes) tends to be the sweet spot in our area.