As far as whether to approach them with or without an agent - approaching them directly without an agent can save the seller probably 2.5-3% of fees, which give you some room to negotiate on the price, but you need to be confident that you are capable of evaluating the property value, estimating on the amount of work that is needed, knowing how to negotiate/ structure the deal, and navigating the closing process.

In a previous post, I discussed the difference in each of the most common cost segregation study approaches.

I’ve been exploring buy and hold opportunities in my area, and I recently came across a situation I’d like some advice on.I’ve come across a property in my area that I’m very interested in, but I want to make sure I approach the situation the right way.

@Nate McCarthy I think this could be a great opportunity if approached thoughtfully.

My approach is to take a few minutes per quarter and make sure it is accurate by manually checking my true competition and adjustmenting prices accordingly. 

For me personally, it was worth making the switch because of how much money I stood to save and the flexibility to run things the way I saw best fit.

The Importance of a Great Real Estate Agent: A Personal Paradigm ShiftI got my real estate license a while back, and I always heard people talk about the importance of "bringing value" as an agent or broker.

If a home was previusly owned and lived in by a famous person, does it add much value? 

Check with your lender first—they may allow it if you personally guarantee the loan.2.

Do we have anyone that has personal experience with a 1031 strategy that is sponsored by an UPREIT?