Part 6 in our "How To Have Success in REO & Short Sales For Real Estate Agents" and in this Episode we break down/discuss: "REO Initial Property Preservation Process & Our Top Tips To Maximize Your Success"... When you get an REO Listing assignment, your first main action is checking the occupancy status, once you have verified the property is vacant, either initially during your occupancy check or post cash for keys and/or eviction, then the "Property Preservation Process" Starts & That is what this episode is all about...     If you missed "Episodes 1-5" in this series, make sure to check those out (links to watch each of those are below), where we discuss: The Importance of Getting Into REO & Short Sales, How To Get Into REO & Short Sales, The Overall Process For REO & Short Sales, Cash For Keys & More... In this Series, each episode builds off the next, so it is important to watch each Episode (and highly recommended you watch them in order), to ensure you have all the information you need to CRUSH IT with REO and Short Sales!     *Check Out Part 1 Here: https://youtu.be/LUFvW2f8znk   *Check Out Part 2 Here: https://youtu.be/R6wwc57nXS0   *Check Out Part 3 Here: https://youtu.be/1yC4NqdYWKo   *Check Out Part 4 Here: https://youtu.be/X3YjMR0HLuk   *Check Out Part 5 Here: https://youtu.be/DbaC2JMbLJw     00:00 - Introduction   4:00 - Some of the biggest headaches in the REO space and how agents can avoid it   12:00 - Joshua using a trustworthy locksmith contractor and then putting them on payroll   20:00 - What to do when taking photos of your properties   30:00 - What to expect in upcoming episodes/Assistant practices       To learn more about "REO University" Go To: http://reomasteryuniversity.com/     *IMPORTANT: If you decided to join REO University, make sure to use PROMO CODE:  REOUNIVERSITY  , all one word and all caps, this will save you $500 so you can get the entire Training Program for Only $997 or 3 Monthly Payments of $333!     Ben’s Contact Info:   https://www.facebook.com/barbergrouprealty/   https://www.facebook.com/ben.barber.90260   https://homeisawesome.com/     ?  For a TON of FREE Tips, Methods and Strategies to help you DOMINATE Your Real Estate Business, make sure to snag my new 100% Free Digital Book (it will be emailed to you within seconds) - Joshua Smith's Free Book "DOMINATE Your Real Estate Business - Top Tips From a Top Producers" go to: http://www.JoshuaSmithFREEBook.com/     ? Looking for help in your Real Estate Business, Check out Joshua Smith's Coaching Program "Mastery Bootcamp" at: http://www.MasteryBootcamp.com     ? Want to learn more about Joshua Smith's Coaching Program, see if the program is a fit for you, etc... Schedule a 100% Zero Pressure/Zero Hassle Discovery Call, Click Here:  http://www.MasteryBootcamp.com     ? "Triple Your Real Estate Business In 90 Days" [FREE In-Depth 3 Hour Online Masterclass with Joshua Smith] - http://bit.ly/2WQHBqM     GSD Mode Podcast Sponsors/Supported By:     Perfect Storm (The most Effective and Affordable Real Estate CRM in the Real Estate Industry) - http://www.PerfectStormNow.com     Mastery Bootcamp (Joshua Smith's personal Coaching/Mentorship Program) - http://www.MasteryBootcamp.com     REO Mastery University (REO and Short Sale Real Estate Agent Training) - https://reouniversity.wpengine.com/     Connect With Joshua Smith On Social Media:     Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JoshuaSmithGSD     Instagram - https://instagram.com/joshuasmithgsd/