They have no control or influence over what bids are accepted.A couple years ago when REOs were more prevalent to shady practices, I used to highly prefer buying HUDs for this exact reason.

If I am able to expand my reach i this community with other investors I will give hem a more prevalent role and perhaps help him get back into investments.

I think this was more prevalent when the interest rates were higher and did not want the interest attached to my SS number and I paying taxes on it.Lucky you, that it is in the paperwork because then its really not your problem.

Loan mods and short sales have obviously become more prevalent as one off REO inventory has taken a backseat.

There may be language that essentially says you don't have any other agreements in place (as the buyer or seller) at the time of closing -- which means that if you have a contract from an end-buyer, you are committing fraud.This language is pretty prevalent these days...

Anytime you use third party investment advisors you need to do a ton of research; scams and incompetence are prevalent.

I don’t know how prevalent this is with them or if other banks are all of a sudden objecting as well.

Home improvements being so prevalent and people's tastes being so changeable, anything that works to get it sold and is durable for a few years is acceptable to me.  

You seem to be a very prevalent figure here, and I thank you for all the great info you contribute to the real estate investment community.

Will these deals really be as prevalent once the markets level off (which we've begun to see), or can we expect to see these markets sustaining decent to great wholesale deals?