Ha-ha nice reference.

I have a business associate in Tampa that buys for cash in that area as well- though I'd just be referring you over free of charge because he's a friend of mine.  

Basically every expense line item on your analysis spreadsheet will be filled out based on the market/property This might take days or even weeks to do depending on your level of familiarity with the market, submarket and property and the responsiveness of the seller/seller's rep  Level 3: the "time to verify" analysis  After you get it under contract you move to Level 3 where you verify your assumptions during due diligenceYou verify all the line items in your analysis spreadsheet by looking at leases, water bills, bank statements, etc. 

Can anyone refer me to a good attorney for asset protection and business formation?

@Lumi Ispas is a top agent and has worked with many investors but I think she does city only too... if you need suburban agents email me and I can refer some

Yes, Bill is referring to the FSBO acknowledgment.

@Mike MomboIs the list price you are referring to the Value Ocwen obtained?

Every social event becomes an opportunity to either meet a new client, or meet someone who may refer you to a new client.

Obviously you wouldn't be able to get accurate market analysis to make comparisons, especially if the samples are completely fictitious, but some general reference points should be enough to make an educated decision on whether a deal is feasible or not. 

I have similar situationsI usually only refer the vendors within my network. my own vendor is outside of my REI network. i only started to refer him bc he and I have reached a level of trust I can refer him.my fears are:1. he can't handle multiple jobs as well as he thinks he can2. what if he doesn't do a good job for my referal, or there is an issue and conflict. reflects bad on all of us.