This can say a lot about a company.

Or there could be something really wrong with the area (like crime) or property (like say a bad foundation). 

But from my particular perspective some of the biggest reasons are: Lack of disciplined due diligence Letting emotion supersede logic and due diligenceFear, either by analysis paralysis or in the ability to pivot when obstacles are put in their wayI would also say a lack of real estate investing education is also way up there, but I believe common sense and discipline can get you thru most, if not all educational limitations. 

Many would probably say as long as you can get a higher rate of return on the investment than you are paying on the school loans to go ahead.My background is in finance although I have never done it professionally and I am no CPA either but if you are going to live in a place as your primary residence for a year I would suggest thinking about living in it for an additional year to get the added capital gains exclusion.

We both have good FICO's Mine 710, wifes 730, will this really help us.How much could I feesibly try to borrow for say a 4 plex or duplex, with our situation, given the potential rental cash flow?

So let me ask you (all), and I realize this varies, depending on systems (marketing methods, call screening) etc: How many hours do you put in on average to close, say a $10k net wholesale deal?

Chris Let me just say that I know Steve Berges personally, and I would NOT listen to much he has to say as far as investing goes.

Agree with others who say a short-sale by itself isn't entirely a dealbreaker -- because perhaps was simply a strategic business decision due to life-change, job loss, or relocation etc.

I may think I should give that factor more weight by multiplying it by lets say 1.5.        1.5 * 6= 9      I then add 9 instead of 6 to the properties overall priority score,Lets now say a property scores 6 just like the other property except this time on owner name.

and I say a more polite version of "Nope, we sure aren't.