How much can you commit to spending, persistently and consistently for a bare minimum of 6 months with no return?

Viewing the failure on an institutional basis, industry wide is not the same for a specialist brokerage operation or individual buyer because they are not the same game at all.My success or persistency was above 90% every year or looking on the negative side less than 10%.

It won't be easy because a lot of them will blow you off, but be persistant.

If they persist in not leaving, then, eventually, you will get a court order giving you possession.

I suppose you could luck out and find a great private lender or a homerun deal on your first try but more likely than not, it is going to take a lot of time and persistance!

Keep reading, and posting and persist.

We pay to play" Its the SF Bay Area "lifestyle" that is unequaled ( I may get some comments here ;o))I am persistent,committed, and have the fortitude of an ox!

What I see highly effective here is persistent MLS search day after day, continuous social media presence, but more importantly is the right connections with REO realtors, lawyers, auctions, and homeowners.

Make sure I have budget that allows for the marketing tactics to persist for some months.

As it often said in BP forums, its a numbers game and persistent pays.