Some 700 fico is the min, others are not lending, others are asking for more skin on the game. 

If they refused to give me a 50% Split of the total commission, I could take them to Aribitration through the MLS.Again, I don't know how different it is elsewhere, but I will tell you that in NYC, if you didn't know the rules of the game, you would get a lot less than the 50% Buyer Side Commission.There are other issues that I won't get into right now.

Off-market deals are definitely a game of patience. 

That's the best way to get in the game. 

I am seeking advice on whether this is a viable strategy, if I should wait until after I graduate to get started in the real estate game, or if I should change up my strategy.

With us living in such an expensive market we can't just jump in to the investing game unless you walked into a hefty inheritance from grandma, or have saved for many, many years.

As you know, it is long game and these relationships built over time.In the US **** hit the fan at the end of February....

My state game and fish department got smart and cut off sales of fishing licenses to out of state fishermen. 

Property management is a low paying enterprise, even if you self-manage.

If you have no game and think you need the car to have a shot at getting a reasonably attractive person to sleep with you, forget all the advice about assets and liabilities and get some action.