I am a relatively new Real Estate Agent in San Diego and I was looking for any tips/advice on how and where to go about finding listing agents that may be willing to provide buyer leads for a share of the commission.

Yes, I believe there were some tips given to you without realizing if any were previous landlords, which was..What Not To DO.

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A few tips on the website and on meeting some fellow investors:Search for local meetups here or google a local REI club to network with other investors.

Welcome aboard...plenty of great information at your finger tips.

A few tips on the website and on meeting some fellow investors:Search for local meetups here or google a local REI club to network with other investors.

Short of demo to the studs, is there any cost effective ways to eliminate the odor?

Quick tip: When we evaluate a vacant lot, we look for curbs, manholes, and driveways.

**Best practice tip** Require every tenant to carry renter insurance with a minimum of $300,000 liability (in the Milwaukee area any tenant can obtain this for $10-$15 per month).

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