I understand if I had 20 deals going like in the past but these days I cannot find enough deals (even when I offered the re-list and full commission) so having the time to deal with the buyer direct is not much of an issue.Any thoughts - because I cannot figure out why CAR is not yelling and screaming about HVCC given that it reduces the number of listings?

That's a screaming deal.Pulling cash out of the deal is the difficult part.

I don't consider a 30% price reduction to be much of a screaming deal, so I'd have to really like the property.Unless prices are quite high, 30% of the house value would be awfully easy to burn up getting the place into marketable condition.So.... yes you can sell places with a 30% reduction in price, but you'd better be darn certain about real market value and the cost of repairs, or you might get stuck with properties you can't unload.

This post is screaming "discrimination" to me.

Another thought Sam, there are many it seems that are only occasional visitors to the site.

We get a ton of questions from our members and visitors about everything from how to use the site effectively, to the available features here on BiggerPockets, and so on.For a while, I've been playing with video, and I think we finally figured out how to most effectively use this medium to help you all out.We're going to be recording videos to answer all of your questions and to offer tips and hints for using BiggerPockets, social media, & networking, as well as other real estate related goodies.Here's an example of our latest video:Why can't we post our contact information in our forum posts?

So, in your scenario, it's great if the ordinary person got out with a 20-30% return, but it sucks for that person if the bubble collapses before they get out...Mmmm...perhaps, but if someone is going to wait until Dave Ramsey or Jim Cramer are finally screaming at them to buy gold (or any investment) as their cue to buy, they probably shouldn't be buying it in the first place.

When my late parents were in the hospital, visitors were the best thing for brightening their spirits.Vikram's suggestion for assisting is also very thoughtful.

I have been screamed at and cussed at over this.BUT, 99% of my kids and their parents work with me and get along with my and I get along with them and their kids are successful.

Otherwise the dirty family could scream discrimination even though you know it's not.I've found that it's much better practice to treat everybody the same.