As I bet you've already guessed, people would "buy" the big screen, then have Circuit City pick it back up after the games/parties and get their money back.Indeed, a money-back guarantee is most effective when the product/industry has a less than stellar reputation.

I bet you expect your agent(s) to be available at nights and on Sunday, while you wouldn't expect that from any other professional.Professional Agents are not investors and they're certainly not bird-dogs, they are workers; And If you use a worker's services, as a matter of decency you should do your best to see to it that they're compensated for that work.

MikeI'm not saying that is my strategy, but I bet the ROI for a property in WA purchased 10 years ago would be much better than that of a property in OH.

Based on the price and equity, I'm betting the answer is no.

Jon - is correct your best bet is going to be a local rei club.

Your best bet in learning more is to interview every manager you meet with thoroughly.We've got a property manager interview worksheet that should be helpful.This article should also come in handy to you:Things to Consider when Interviewing Property Management Companies

And I'll bet the bug will bite you!...

Originally posted by "mpark":I give it 30 to 45 days and the lenders will ease up enough to get these deals done.Do not bet on it.

Hence you are effectively betting the farm.

It's just another notice.I'm speaking here of loans that are in compliance, not in default and where the seller is agreeable to selling in this manner.A lender, I will bet money, you will not get a letter saying your deal is OK.