Originally posted by @Avery Gilmer:Just have a good script.You can pick up a scripted call in 2 seconds and that drops your odds 90%.Call with some goals and listening will get you far better results. 

I am odd man out.

I typically look on the MLS, but I would like to hear about some more creative ways to find a property.If it's on MLS, CreXi or Loopnet for >2 weeks without an offer - Odds are its not that great a deal.I don't know about creative, but you've got to build relationships with sellers/buyers.Best tool - It's called a phone.

Saving you not only time but the odds of getting to the closing table.

It would be a little odd if he always paid on time, no issues, etc. and all of a sudden stopped that when the new lease transferred over.

And odds are you'll have much better returns on your money (especially w/ less $ down) when factoring in all the many benefits of RE ownership. 

Seems odd to me.Are there strategies to bypass this including changing banks?

Little back ground first (its an odd scenario):My friend's friend found his dream home.

That seemed odd to me since most renters would be curious about other things like kitchen , furnace e.t.c. 

Odd for a company that claims to have so many years experience and so many satisfied customers.