You have a relatively soft real estate market across many parts of the country, subprime lending sucking wind, a recent 1/2 point Fed rate reduction, a weak Dollar and lots of prediction/discussion for either a recession in the short term, or inflation & higher interest rates in the long.What markets are going to be a good deal for you - will really depend how quick of a turn around are you looking on it.

The account isn't large enough to finance a flip itself, but the funds can be used to obtain a soft-money loan, and I will have 20% in both the purchase price and 20% of the rehab costs.

The gentleman has absolutely nowhere to go so when he asked if we could give him some time to remain in the property to allow for finding a place to stay, having a soft heart, we agreed and gave him until tomorrow.

Of course it usually ends in soft (or not-so-soft) pitch for the expensive mentoring or seminar, but for $90 or so for a weekend, I learn a lot.  

I'm making the offers looking for a soft spot, a seller that is ready to let it go or someone that is looking for my better terms than the rest of the offers.  

If it's a steady or soft local market definitely go through a realtor. 

In their view, while the market is not soft, it has largely traded sideways – hence offering the same rent rate.

Tenant is quiet and soft spoken. 

Remember about these soft factors while deciding on a type of property - this would help keep your vacancy rate low and help you find the best most qualified tenants.

Somewhere in my searches I remember seeing a provider for direct mail that would sent out "soft offer" contracts with the mailings that were customized based on the info uploaded through the list information.