Generally the discounts seem to reflect the generally rougher condition of the property.While short sales are a hassle as @Lisa Kohlmentioned, they may represent an opportunity for an lower than market deal.

If they don't want to do the dirty work, I would ask for a good discount on the property since you have no idea what condition the place will be in at that time. 

They do get discounted to account for the taxes, but they can count toward reserves.

Key point:10 percentage Down (on paper)Seller Financed only for 2 monthsSeller hold 1st 1st position is 90% LTV We assist in the Seller Selling the notes after 2 months of successful payments for 60-90 percentage of balance Partial note sale can be arranged at a smaller discount Receive your asking price in cash within 3 months"

I'm buying it at a 32% discount from the current FMV.

I think you may be discounting the "busy street" too much.

So how do I get into that and then it hits me, If I get any job that pays me at least $10 an hour in addition with my current job I should, if the planets aline the card play out and the fates agree, be able to pay my loans off in five years and still have a little left over maybe enough for a $10,000 house or two. not much I know but if I get a job at say a hardware job to boot well not only will I have that money but I will get a discount to buy the tools I need to flip houses and relearn some of those skills that I need to do it.

These are the one in a hundred.Tyrone, one investor may look at a property and determine that it is not a good deal because it does not fit into their particular investment strategy (flip/rehab/buy and hold etc) For example, some investors may want properties that need extensive work as long as they can buy at a deep discount and flip for a profit and other investors may buy turnkey properties that will cash flow for long-term buy and hold.  

Obviously, they would probably at least try to offer more support for a new agent than the discount places.

A main question I have is can quads usually be found in C - B+ areas at a discounted price?