By now, I would think many that like to sharp shoot me would catch on and realize that I usually tyr to allow room for such possible error since I'm not an attorney and not familiar with every law in every state.

Besides, it's easier to float mud without the sharp corners anyway.

The kitchen will look amazing with sharp looking appliances.

@John Sharpe hey john thanks for your perspective here.

@rachel @Rachel Sharp Cleveland also has one of the worst population declines over the last two decades and property values do not even keep up with inflation. 

One sharp cookie.

They'd also have to be comfortable paying you your assignment fee before the deal is closed - and not everyone is going to be okay with this, especially if it's a big fee.Unless they are comfortable with you, comfortable with the deal, and sharp enough to close the transaction in-house, you could be facing some big challenges with making this deal happen.

I'm kind of a fan of postings from ********** and REI... sharp and smart guys that know the REO business.

I know a sharp realtor, but I have not asked her what her expertise is with investment properties, or whether I should even enlist her help here, if there are better avenues?

Capital is capital.You can use your own money (which takes longer) or leverage (I suggest educating yourself and being sharp) or a combination of the two.