Do the options typically get exercised?

Aside from possible predatory habits (check with your attorney's on this one guys if you are charging an up front fee), its just a pointless exercise to charge.

He also belongs to a variety of real estate groups, has networked with real estate brokers and has attended a number of web seminars to enhance his knowledge of various aspects of the real estate world.

The more credit you have that is exercised wisely will allow you to raise your credit score.

Wouldn't more appropriate goals look like this:I want to save $200 this month for a down payment on a home.I want to be the vice president of our company in the next 5 years.I want to exercise at least 60 minutes before work everyday.I want to show up to work on time driving a Mercedes 500 SL.I want to retire by 55 with at least $1,000,000 in the bank.I like to look at goals as the picture on a puzzle box.

Lease Options – You do not need a loan until you "exercise" your option in the future… Also sometimes you can sell or assign your lease option to another investor or buyer that would need to go get their own financing.Foreclosures – It depends on how you are buying these… at the sale, you need cash… Need good old cash or someone who has cash...

The most important thing was not money rather how real estate could enhance our life together.

Glad to see it go the next step in evolution.I am learning to enhance my RE skills beyond appraisals with loss mitigation, short sales, and wholesaling, in the meantime I see so many good properties, that I would love to share with any interested parties and learn by working with you.

My price when I actually exercise my option will be the balance remaining as of that time on the amortization table.

Other than that, what can homeowners do to enhance their chances of attracting a short seller?