Well of course he's a smoker and has been smoking on the stoop.  

@Rob Cook Nice thread.

My interest would be to familiarize myself with what's cooking in that market or partnering up.  

@Eben Cook - to find the lot owner, a good place to start is the Smith County Appraisal District website. 

If the house will sell with out staging because it is a hot area, I don't bother hiring a professional, I will stage lightly like the kitchen cook books, wine classes, plates and silverware at a sit up bar etc., bath with towels, fireplace mantel with my HOME sign, drop a comforter and pillows in the master on the floor and some stuffed animals in the kids rooms.

I hope to learn more at the cook out.

Too much overhead to deal with - you have to look  at her books,,  figure out how much she gained, calculate your percentage,  figure out if she's cooking the books.

Then draw on it when you find a deal to buy.My bank requires the money to cook for at least 6 months in a bank to use as a down payment . 

Hi all,I'm working on a wholesale deal in Cook County, and I'd certainly love any input from anyone that has experience with similar deals. 

As a wholesaler we are taking orders and names not just cooking up a dish and seeing who eats it.