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)

I've decided not to undergo that education and instead focus on getting my business up and running.As for my profession now: I am selling enterprise data storage solutions to the State and Local governments of California as well as a few other enterprise accounts around the Bay.

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...

We currently have 1 rental with decent return that has been rented for (5) years with 2 months total in vacancy.Right now Anchorage is undergoing many changes in terms of the oil jobs, state budget crisis and some increased crime.

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?

I would rate this area as C to D as you move street to street.Kenmore is located in the southwest corner is is undergoing a ton of beautification projects from the city!

@Lee Yoder Never heard 10-days before...we've always had to undergo formal eviction (even for squatters)...takes longer than 10-days.