Many more fish er houses to catch out there if these don't pan out.

Just one other comment, Having family in Joplin, I'm sure you have been to Springfield, you know that there is money in this town, a few are big fish in any town in this country, so with that, yes, I can locate more money in a coffe shop than most can going to HML or institutional lenders.

We had a issue in our area where tenants were paying the rent- dropping it off in a drop box at the property managers office and they were being fished out by thieves.For me personally that would be a hard call because there is no proof that the money order was made out to the PM to pay the rent.

Love Sanibel/Captiva, but fishing and diving is better in the Keys.- Would probably be a cash deal or if it makes sense finance up to 50%.- Targeting $600k range- Like the idea of a single family vs. condo... if we spend the entire winter here, I can't be couped up in a condo.- Would like let friends/family use it "at cost" or free for a few weeks during the year.- Obviously would like something nice but doesn't have to be million dollar home with high end finishes.  

As a seller I sometimes have an asking price that’s exactly my bottom line, other times I’m just fishing to see what I can get and have the property priced at double what I’ll take.

If you can solve the seller's problem situation - you can make money - (I don not mean to say we train people to take advantage of others - we make money by solving real estate problems) I take my time with the sellers, talk about all their issues related to the property  - look at all the facts to see how to approach the offer - make an offer or a proposal that will satisfy the seller's needs as well as our cash flow or equity needs. it is important to build a rapport with the seller - talk about things that interest him, retirement, fishing, hunting ----- forget real estate for awhile - and try to communicate on a personal level with the seller - sellers like to do business with folks they understand and like - be likable!

Even though I feel like a fish out of water I try to do something everyday.

Often times on craigslist, managers/owners will "fish".

Ronald,If it smells like fish it's probably fish. 

Made 3 outlet manifolds of 3/4 copper, put 3/4 pex ball valves on, and fished the 20 foot straightened colored lines up inside the walls of my 3 family to the kitchen bath feed.