Typically it would be an attractive offer (usually over retail) with low or no interest owner financing over 10-20 yearsI'm in the beginning marketing stage and I just had 1000 postcards go out targeting high equity and free and clear owners in Boston (specifically Allston, Brighton, Cambridge and Somerville).

I've read that when wholesaling properties you need to find distressed owners which may be in the "pre-foreclosure" stage.

We are still in the research stage but would like to learn everything we can so if anyone has any books that I should get, or any more info that would be great!

If your intentions are to buy, rehab and rent, then you need to attempt to find one loan program that will facilitate all three stages ownership without the need for additional closing costs and reserves consumption---

I have negotiated a short sale for great price and half attempted to sell it. we were in the final stages & buyer is have trouble getting his money from his 401k for the down payment & closing costs.

Why are you going to pay for staging?

In the equities markets the “smart money” will do just that, in the early stages of a boom they will go along with the herd but then jump off the bandwagon as soon as it gets crowded.

it's all stages.

If the agent that I usually work with finds something that she thinks might be worthwhile for me (she knows the decorating and staging part, but has a realistic handle on repairs too) will call me while she's driving to the listing appointment.

It's a very basic and elementary idea to disclose, inside of this forum, who you are!