Q: Gerald, I’m trying to buy a junker property to rehab. The owner keeps telling me about how much the properties in the neighborhood are selling for and when I pointed out how bad her property looks she got really pissed off and won’t return my phone calls. SOS, need some help. Cory, Edison, NJ A: Cory, one fundamental rule that you must understand if you want to be successful as a real estate investor is that real estate is a lot more about people than it is about bricks and mortar. You may be absolutely right about the condition of this woman’s home, but it’s vital that you show respect and concern for her, particularly if this is the home […]
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