Hey there James,I think this is a wonderful idea and will help smooth things out for our new members as they join biggerpockets.

Then just make sure the deal closes and runs smoothly at that point remember your name is on the line and when things go bad fingers point your way...

Hope you have destressed and things continue to run smoothly.

The transaction went smoothly.3.

A little motivation to those that are struggling, that's all.If you can, tell us what area the property is in,original list price,list price at sale,purchase price - negotiation details,seller concessions,days on market,property condition,any inspections,financing,smooth closing or not,agent(s) behavior,market conditions,etc.And if you've already listed or flipped the property, how did that work out for you?

Just understand that a borrower behind does not automatically translate into a smooth short sale process leading to a bargain.John CoreyOriginally posted by "sachin_emma":Hi this is the first time i am buying a house i like the house and before i could place a offer on house, i found out house is going through preforeclosure.House was listed at $159500.

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They know that wholesale deals many times do not close smoothly if they close.

thank you both for your wise words, well anyway i guess i'm just so anxious to do my first deal. especially a deal like this were the homeowner is in distress and states to you how much equity is in the property (i know i'm a beginner, but i don't see how he'll benefit by lieing to me about the amount of equity in the property, because he already stated he doesn't want to sell the property, and i already stated to him i'm gonna view the property/mortgage paperwork)well anyway i must say i agree with you both, from first look it seems the best way to do this deal (thats if all the number are right) will be to purchase the house for the amount left on the mortgage, and give them moving cash and etc (this way i'll have alot of instant equity within the property, which i could either wholesale to another investor or put it on the market at a small discount and sell it retail because of the properties perfect condition, then i could even try a short sale to build up more equity to make the two above tactics more profitable for me)now the only tactic i can think of that would work, were they will get to stay in there house and will be profitable/beneficial to me as well is to then purchase the property real cheap (whats owed on it) and offer to lease option it back to them at a higher interest rate and at a higher property price, but i think this tactic will be risky with this individual because of his credit and the nature of work he's in (construction were some parts of the year your without work and tring to collect unemployment) so this is what i plan on doing, i first plan on putting together a list of questions i must get answers to at the tuesdays meeting i plan on having with them, then i plan on explaining the whole foreclosure process to them and the uphill battle they face (which i hope will change their position about not wanting to sell their house under any cumstances), then i plan on making a smooth exit and letting them know i'll be back in contact with them to let them know what i think their best solution is to solve their problem (this tactice is to buy time, so i can really cruch the numbers and speak with others to really figure out the best win-win for everyone, thats if their is a deal their)if anyone has any other suggestions please let me know

Would a deal that small have to be cash for it to work smoothly.