why is real estate so far out of my reach?
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Just work on saving towards a deposit.  Depending where you live, I would let your real estate work for you (ie live and rent out...) but you would have to be in a city or near business etc.  That is the only way.  I made what you were making 20 years ago and it was enough then...today I can't scrape two nickels together before they are sucked up by kids or taxes or bills etc.  Would never be able to have afforded to buy now...so glad I bought when I did.  But real estate always goes up...at least in a growing metropolis, so that is where you gotta be unless you just wanna live the simple life, which ain't so simple either.\n\nWhy worry about buying...maybe rent off someone who has just what you are looking for...and reap what they've sewn!  Use your money for the plusses in life...you can't take it with you after all...and all the richies in life...well frankly the more they make they more they find to waste it on...so it's stupid and irrelevant.  You can have what they have and more if you play your cards right and look at what really matters, not making designers rich off your money.  Doesn't sound like you'd want that kind of shallow life either because believe me most rich folks are a lot more boring than the good old down to earth people and not only that they are so busy working they never really get to live.  Life is short, enjoy what you have...it's all you need!
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Some new developments offer purchasing opportunity for low-income people.  They offer the houses at below-market rates.  Check your local area for new developments and see if they have such a program.  I think they're called VMR.
1157925
you need to do a few things, it would be easier if you pick a commercial real estate agent to help you. first you need to find out what zoning you need, it will be industrial.  then you need to check for special use permits.  also you need to know what restrictions will be placed on the land such as distance to street or side lot etc.  there may also be a hours of operation restriction.  this all depends on your local goverment.  i would start with planning and zoning or building safety with your local goverment.  these people can be very helpful but they do this all day, be nice to them and polite dont be in a hurry it matters little to them if you ever get open.  then maybe talk to a broker or planner. be prepared for weeks of doing this, maybe sooner but it can take awhile.
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Well, A lot of people I know is in real estate. To get into it you have a take a few courses and apply for you rliscence, which I assumed you did. The best thing is to first apply to a larger company, like Re/Max or Century 21, or even Coldwell Banker. From there, you can llok for clients through friends and family and will make a client base. But an easier way is to get the name of developers in your area, ones that may open a whole subdivision of homes, and contact them and try to make them offer they couldn't refuse. Although it may seem like your not getting enough, this will lead to large exposure!!! From exposure you get....more clients. Also, try to go into a smaller area. Starting off in Toronto or a big city like that could be hard to compete with exisiting. If you are close to a smaller city or town, that would be the best place to start! Good luck on all you do and with hard work you will succeed.:)
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If you have an agent, have them run a CMA (comparative market analysis) for the property.  This will tell you what other homes the same size, age and location have recently sold for.  From there, you can make a realistic offer.  I've had clients offer full price because of market demands, and I've had clients get $10-20k less because a particular area is slow.  You need more info!  You can email me if you have any further questions.
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Check with a realtor in your area. There are some federal and state programs that might be able to help.
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You can contact some local real estate agents in those areas they will have an idea about it..Good Luck!!
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Yes you can.  I guess you've read Rich Dad Poor Dad.  Great but he doesn't tell you HOW.  It is something I have been trying to figure out for years.  I got the answer a few months ago by my brother showing me.  It is amazingly simple.  All It takes is confidence and thinking big and clarity of mind.  The more you try to figure it the more pieces fall into place.\n\nSo I guess you want to know how?  Ok I will tell you - I'll email my bank account number to you and when you make your first million which you can do within a year - you deposit me 20%, ok?\nlol - only joking - happy to help out.  Ask youreself what you will do with al the $$ though.  If you don't have a goal for the $$ it will end up destroying you when you have lots.  Just a bit of philosophy - take it to heart because you will have plenty $$.  \n\nTake this 'formula' or principle and apply it to whatever is available, it is flexible.  Apply your mind.\nOk here goes:\n\nRemember confidence and think big.\n\nFind a large property in a good area of your city/town that is for sale.  The suburbs is a good place to start, find out from real estate agents which is the fastest growing area.  Go to the dge of that where serious development hasn't started yet.  A few miles is fine, the expansion will catch you.  Once you have found a suitable site, look around and don't be disheartened if the first few are not spot on.  You will be gaining experience with each site you look at.  The site should be large enough to subdivide into smaller erven (erfs) (plots). There will be minimum size zoning allowed in specific areas.\n\nI am assuming here that you know a bit about the property development lingo (of your country).  If not do a bit of research by visiting your local (authority) municipality.\n\nOnce you have found a suitable site that can be subdivided say into 10 plots.  Heres the crux!\nLet's say the seller wants 1mill (theoretical amounts - whatever is going in your area and currency counts) for the property go to him and tell him you will give them 1.5mill if they go into a joint venture with you.  They will.  Then what you do is get the plans for the property from your local authority.  Divide the property up into plots, use a landscape architect if neccessary, or do it youreslf.  Get this development approved by your local authority.  Again you will gain experience as you go.   Once the plans have been approved for rezoning to residential size plots.  This may take some time (find out names at the local authority and hound them, it will move faster) Then what you do is put the plots onto the market at residential prices (per square meter).  Exorbitantly more than the original large piece of ground.  As this is an expanding area they will be sold loke quickly.  You give the original seller his 1.5mill and pocket the difference.  Usually a hell of a lot of money.\n\nAs simple as that.  Hardly cost you a cent.  You used someone elses money and walked away with the finances to do the next project youreself.\n\nWhere you might have to put in money is for the drawing up of the plans, advertising and if you do a cluster dvelopment you should put a wall around the site (expensive) to sell it a concept (helps sell quicker and for more).  For these costs you go to your bank and borrow the money using the large property as collateral. Remember the original seller and you are ina joint venture so you can do this (set up a cc if neccessary).  \n\nThat is the jist of it.   It is actually so simple.  This is a general plan, it can be applied to many situations.  It is a pretty hectic concept to try to get across in so many words.  If I have left anything out apply your mind and fill in the gaps.\n\nGo for it, believe in yourself and the world is yours.\nGood luck.
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It's difficult to answer your question without knowing where you live.  If you don't live near your properties, it's going to be a challenge keeping up on repairs and tenants.  Look for properties where you live now, or within a reasonable driving distance.  Good luck!
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The market is very weak right now. You might want to spend that time, money and effort on real estate school.
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You probably don't want to here this but here goes anyway. There are only a few reasons why homes don't sell in a market as dynamic as the one we have been in. The # 1 reason is that they are over priced, #2 bad location or something wrong with it #3  poor marketing. With that being said most sellers really love their houses, in fact, the love them so much they always try to get more than they are worth. Some realtors will say anything to get a potential deal, even agree with you on a sales price that is not realistic. I'd look at those three areas before coming to any conclusions. How are other homes in your area moving? 90-120 days is not unreasonable most anywhere. Are there any regional factors affecting sales, growth or lack of, housing availability etc. See what zillow.com says.
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They are really Cheating You.I have Experiance of dealing with Biggest(Emmar) to smallest property developers.They always lie about the availability and in most of the cases they would say 60% sold Where actually they has booked only 30%-40% and sometimes just 5%.they do it to build the confidence of buyer in their prop.And the prices pleas take help of a good real estate agent ,Try with two they may give you comparitive market analysys.Which really helps.About Evaluation do it in this way price of Site/land per sq.ft/sq.mtr.Price of Construction per Sq.ft/Sq.mtr.And the kind of ameneties they are offering in the place.Hopes this helps.
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check with a realtor in your area/ they can tell you where to go/
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First,Check with your City Zoning department to see if it is zoned for Commercial use. If so, look for comparable commercial property sales near your area.\nBest person to talk to about this, is an experienced  commercial Realtor. If you don't know one,you can ask for a referral through the "Board of Realtors" in your County,  \n\nLearner
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You may want to try listing it on the internet site \n \nhttp://ired/int/   that will give you a much larger pool of people to draw from, other sites are available to do the same thing just do a web search for international real estate listings and choose the best one for you. I hope I have helped some,  good luck with your sell!!\nTrisha
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Go invest in real estate somewhere, and then sell it and you should get tons. Houses here in Los Angeles are going for over 1 million dollars now so that just shows the beginning. :P
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I have a lot of money invested in real estate. My advice: don't take on partners you don't know well. They will try to screw you legally. You must be in this for the long term. The short term boom has now passed. Buy low and hold tight until the next sellers market in about 3 years depending on a variety of things. Good luck.