Its a short sale because they want to sell, the net proceeds are insufficient to pay off the outstanding debt and they don't want to bring cash to closing to make up the shortage. 

I've heard this from many realtors and wholesalers in Atlanta, that the shortage on inventory is real.

A couple things- I don't know what the rental market is like in Ogden, but I'm in Boise and there is a huge shortage here, and has been for years now.

My focus is Hamilton and there's no shortage of amazing professionals,resources, and events to launch your real estate career.

The reason you see so much new construction other than unit shortages is they make money on the construction and usually sell to national REITs for a profit that are okay just moving cash around with very low returns (sometimes 0%).

I like the point that its the shortage of supply that is the problem.

How good of a deal is it for Chicago area, given the shortage of inventory?

If the numbers are 600/100 = 6 sf/person, I know there is a shortage of 200 sf. and vacancies should be low in that market.

With Statefarm's Corporate Headquarters combined with ISU and IWU there's never a shortage of qualified tenants.

If the numbers are 600/100 = 6 sf/person, I know there is a shortage of 200 sf. and vacancies should be low in that market.