I know for a fact many banks use this tactic when selling foreclosures.

For SWFL locals, I would like to discuss your tactics in this current market, where prices are still way up and rates are as well.

The community undertakes tactics intended to delay the approval process, add carying costs and force design revisions.

Appreciation tactic is a tough one to start with as markets can stagnate, and you end up with a property that ends up costing you maintenance, but only covers the mortgage or is negative. 

What tactics would you use with your spouse to get him or her interested in sharing a too-big house with nice people you choose that you may not even see frequently in order to pay a very low monthly net rent and maximize the ROI on your primary residence rehab?

It's strange to call transparency and honesty a new tactic in real estate investing circles, but it just might be.

@Don KonipolDefinitely short tactic don’t have time or patience to draw things out- just my style.Speaking of a few hundred years - what is crazy is president john Tyler born in 1790 one year after George washington was sworn in has grandchildren alive today….Yep grandchildren… useless fact of the day.

Maybe you meant something different or maybe this is a tactic for a different state or, maybe I just misunderstood what you were trying to say.I don't do any investing in California.

High pressure sales tactics which turn me off as well. 

Alan Ceshker: Thanks for the questionYes it does First - get insurance in place correctly -- use a proven insurance provider -- this is most important Educate seller to not contact the bank Use a trust structure to have the conveyance appear to comply with Garn St GermainBe ready to fix if needed via a deed flip flop or paying off the mortgage These transactions should only be attempted by experienced and ready investors -- those with the knowledge and ability to fix if neededThanks Alan Hi Alan, I've made it no secret that I have ethical issues with many of the sub-to tactics being used nowadays, but I have to ask about your statement "educate your seller not to contact the bank".