As you begin to gain trust with the agent you can sign for longer terms but you should also instruct them that you are working with different agents. 

Completing an outstanding instruction program or mentorship that enhances ones ability to be successful.The more I think about it, there are many more events that I could share and many others could share.Don thanks for reminding us to review where we are at and look at the successes we have and how they might encourage others as well.

Professionals know how to bid their work and I am very leery of "time and material" contracts on straight forward projects unless they have hidden damage or other unknowns.

I called the IRS and received detailed instructions about how to clear this up.

When they have tons of inventory to unload (coming soon), the loss mitigation specialists will be instructed to reduce inventory, thus accepting lower offers.

Originally posted by Alex Anderson:...well steve the "banker" title was the closest to what i do..i'm an underwriter in the Loss Mitigation departmentThat bit of information will certainly steer the short sales investors your way, I'm sure.As to formulas and offers, the 50% rule will serve you well so that you are aware of "hidden" expenses that crop up while holding rental property long-term.

But for me a 'typical' older home that I buy to rehab/rent without finding the aforementioned sometimes hidden surprises will cost around $12-$16k for a house around 1100-1200 sq ft.One thing to keep in mind is that it maybe easier for you to purchase a nicer 60k house as most conventional lenders like to have a minimum loan of 50k.

I recently purchased and renovated a property and am in the process of advertising it.I currently setup a dedicated google voice for the property with a message that is specific to the property and instructing them to leave a message to schedule a showing.

The 1040X instructions will tell you whether you need to send in a complete return or just the changed forms.I use TurboTax to do my tax returns.

Seller agreed to remediate but (i found out later) remediator was instructed to do only part of the kitchen.