Best to give them money to move at closing, or help them hire a mover, or buy them some boxes or something.The main thing you are solving for them is getting out from this house that they are not going to get caught up on, and helping them avoid foreclosure.

It's best to get a few quotes from reputable movers in your area.

I'm down in Montesano (near Aberdeen) so howdy neighbor!

I would recommend find some agents that are versed in working with investors to learn from.One opportunity I have missed out on from not being licensed is; when people begin to realize you are a real estate mover and shaker, often times people will want to list there home with you or have you help them buy a home.

Need some insight from the tried and true movers and shakers here.

Probably for months and at thousands in expenses for a conventional sale.People who have brains that rent decent homes (you said upscale in a sought after area....so obviously they are not stupid) IMO would just be "pessed" if they were willing to pay an appraised value or top price when they can get much better deal and pay a mover, if the seller was trying to keep deposits, sell appliances seperately, pay some premium as opposed to moving and appeard to be taking advantage of them at every turn....I would.

Check out your local REIA club and Black Diamond event held monthly for some great networking with the movers and shakers.

;) (I'm on the Coast, over near Aberdeen!

I live in Montesano and invest almost entirely in Aberdeen and Hoquiam.

Go to college housing and ask about off campus housing, look at grad students, small apartment housing, possible poor management, go to Chamber and get to know the movers and shakers, look for private money and JV partners.Bill Gulley, what do you think of this or other options?