I found a 12 unit that I am interested in, but am unsure about running it myself, so I contacted 5 local firms by email, 2 of the big local names included...only one response, and it turns out he's a BP member.Lotsa fat wallets out there...RE must be the place to be, there's so much money coming in that there's no need to answer emails or call anyone back...hmph...

I'm in escrow on a REO that initially requested (and received) Cash Offers onlyDeal directly with the Listing AgentPut a fat deposit downBeat the Cash Offer by a meaningful amountBe willing to release Financing/Inspection contingencies on a short time-frameBe ready with proof of funds, credit, pre-approvals etcWork with a lender who you know can performSay on top of third party timelines (ordering an appraisal, Prelim, getting loan approval, etc)

Now I have fat reserves, fat equity and don't mind purchasing with cash .I use private lenders vs commercial loans and you couldn't get me to blanket collateralize multiple properties if you paid me. 

@JD MartinBig fat no on that one Mr.

There are so many fat bank accounts out there...

When the adjuster went in he said it was the worst he had seen in his 12 years. and I got a big fat check..

What could make a deadbeat hillbilly happier that sitting on their fat butt; smoking a cigarette; working on a case of Bud; all of the while watching their 120 inch big screen TV - ALL PAID FOR BY THE TAXPAYERS?