Sure, the median time to contract jumped from 21 to 35 days, but with 95% of the original list price still being met, realistic pricing and a great presentation can seal the deal.Townhomes & Condos: Options Galore and Room to NegotiateTownhome and condo sales saw a 17.8% dip, and cash purchases dropped by 8.1%, showing a bit of a shift in the buyer pool.

Along the lines of Simon's comment: my family's bank account is on the personal side, and my rental properties have business checking accounts.  

Position yourself as a buyer who purchases homes quickly and for cash, without explicitly presenting yourself as an expert.

Tenants, "go into Holiday-mode" and start spending disposable income (and racking up their credit cards) on Thanksgiving feasts & trips, Xmas presents & trips, and finally NYE plans.3) Income Tax Refund checks start being received towards the end of February and corresponding, the rental market starts picking up again as tenants payoff their “Holiday Hangovers".4) Spring Fever starts, sometime in April-May, causing both sales & rental markets to start picking up.

Based on your assumption that you and your spouse file jointly, I agree with the others in the comments.

It just comes down to what is going to be the most attractive presentation of the property and terms.

The owner had a strict no former gang member placement clause with the organization because those most consistently present problems, regardless of the convicts desire to rehabilitate. 

Hi All, We plan to present the binder method to our inherited duplex tenants.

Thoughtful pricing and presenting your property in its best light are what will capture buyer attention.Your Move in Today’s MarketFor buyers, this is your chance to explore a wider inventory and find the right fit.

Maybe BP should validate successful investors and pimp us out to folks willing to pay 5-10k for a lunch and a couple PPT presentations... seems like a much easier way to make money than investing...