assignment contract

In my opinion, I think it would be easier to start out WITH an agent. They can help you in so many different ways like giving you listings in your areas of houses for sale and recently sold properties. They can also help you with paperwork. They key is to find one that:

- knows the local market well
- willing to work with new investors
- cannot be afraid to offend other agents with low offers.
- available at all times incase things go wrong.
- professional
- hungry to make money
- willing to DO WORK
- most importantly, DONT LET ANY AGENT STEAL YOUR DREAMS! Some are not as open to ideas as others, so just simply move on from those negative ones until you find the right one!

Best of luck to you!

Good Advice

Congratulations for starting your journal. I agree with the other DG Members, a good real estate agent can save you time, effort and money. The real estate agent is usually eager to assit you with proeprty comps and to make offers. Just try to find the right agent that may be hungry for business. In "Dean's Profit from Real Estate Right Now" book Matt covers a great approach he used in locating the right real estate agent. Good luck with real estate investing. Believe and Achieve! - Joe

thank you everyone for your support and advice..... i wish the best to everyone..

Its not an absolute that you need an agent. What we all can use somewhere in the process is the RIGHT AGENT. This kind of agent that you run into naturally in the course of your real estate pursuits; and if you can; make it to a Real Estate Investor Club meeting and inquire there who is a good one. Otherwise -you will run into the "run-of-the-mill" regular agent who does not think like an investor and make it more difficult than easier for you. I had a Real estate agent for a while; and he was interested in helping me-a newbie investor-but he didnt have the FORTITUDE for low offers and wasnt the best for me so we had to part ways.

as i've read in dean's book and also a lot of others, seek the assistance of other professionals where needed. you can't be a pro in every aspect of this business. your new found profession is real estate investing, find'em, flip'em, rent'em, and get paid.
good luck

Hi,My name is Tony and I just like yourself am just getting into realestate after reading Deans books I am out of Worcester,MA if you follow Deans action steps at the end of his chapters you will be on your way,If your unsure about contracts or any other aspect of real estate find an expert in your area who is willing to help and work with a new investor you can try signing up for social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter and connect with people who have the same interest in real estate and have similar goals.Finding a coach or mentor in your area who can offer good advice to you when it comes to real estate can also be of great benefit to you.Most of all dont let anyone talk you out of accomplishing your real estate goals be persistant in your pursuit of success.

I'll tell you what's good. All the good insight given through Deans networking resources. All of ya had good answers on finding the right agent. But all in reality as a newbie in real estate investing you should shoot to do is "Assignment Deals" your Ave to start off at. Drive by any neighborhood, Find a distressed property, Find owners and contact on County Property Appraisers website it's Public Records, Contact owner and introduce yourself and your purpose and try to get the property on contract to purchase for a Great Deal, Once Agreement To Purchase contract for $XX,XXX you go and post property on News Paper, once you find a buyer you become the seller of the property on the next Agreement To Purchase contract, Lock up deal with your mark up in price, $5,000 - $20,000 or better, Take both contracts to a real estate Lawyer or Title Co. for the closing and all Legalities needed, They will cut you a check for the profit made! Cash it! I hoped this helps... If U need more info Holla @ Me!

If you're a go getter, and have the burning desire to prosper in life with these real estate strategies... just do it! You Can't Loose! Ask questions to right people so that you wont receive false knowledge, You not knowing any better you might fall victim to false teachings... There is a lot of that going around, but not in this website. Dean has put this site together and everyone seems to be so humble and full of different knowledge that's so beneficial for anyone who is hungry for knowledge as a real estate investor. If in doubt with anything you heard from outsider sites... bring that question to this site and best believe there is someone ready to answer that question, cheering for your success! THANKS DEAN!