Abel Curiel I don't think I was clear enough in my initial post so to clarify:-I live in LA-I am from Queens and go back frequently -I plan on doing buy & hold in Pennsylvania or other areas within 2 hours of the city.

I grew up here and back in the 80's this was an A class area as i used to play Fox Meadow Golf Course and frequent the Mall of Memphis.  

All too frequently planned exits fall apart. 

Did anyone else use last night as an opportunity to check out the houses as your kids trick-or-treated?

Assuming a great property, even with contingencies you can close in 15 days.The funds are disbursed at COE, frequently by wire transfer to the appropriate bank accounts.

I just don't want to sound like a fool by stumbling over my words and ruining the presentation in such a short amount of time that I have their attention.So, I'm looking advice, tips, and tricks when; asking for the correct person in the company that I need to speak to in regards to making real estate decisions, seeing if their interested, and finally presenting the offer for the listing.I know the confidence will come through repetition.

Now, that being said, if you have 10 sq miles of the same type of house it's probably incredibly useful.I deal with this pretty frequently with my flippers.

What are some tips/tricks you all have used that made you more successful in your career?

Police have frequented the property on many occasions for calls of domestic violence and burglary.

Police have frequented the property on many occasions for calls of domestic violence and burglary.