Brecht Polumbo has a course that will let you figure out if a bank is a likely target for a call.

I am not a gambler so i do not count on appreciation as part of my entry formula.

Is that like a "like" on facebook?

About any unit turn around is a like a triathlon.3.

Building my business, and building great relationships with great minds that think alike in this business.

I've spoken to my CPA and -- cutting to the chase and factoring in passive losses, etc -- if I were to 1031 it into different investments, I'd need to spend about $100K of equity against about $300K of debit (for a total of $400K) in order to qualify for a "like" property and avoid capital gains.What I'm looking for are thoughts on the best strategies moving forward. 

Are they pre-screening to ensure that you are even a likely qualified prospect?

According to this realtor that I spoke with, people who may have been able to afford a home to flip in Staten Island are now having to spend an extra $25,000 at least and it's deterring flippers and buyers alike because in some cases that could be their entire renovation budget.

You'll meet plenty of wholesalers and investors alike.

There are SO SO MANY people looking to buy in Jersey City -- investors and retail buyers alike-- that I wouldn't assume I'd get either one unless they are off market deals.