You'll meet folks there that will tell you exciting war stories of how they made big money - some of it is fluff - be discerning - ask for details - how much down did they put up, how did they flip it - where did they find the transaction - how much money did the make --You want to learn something - try this ------Track down tax sale owners - ask if they would like to sellVisit Expired listings owners - ask if they are still taking offers on their houseLook at 50 houses (don't make offers - just look and take lots of notes) go with agents, look for FSBO's, - make it a goal to tour 3-5 house a day - you will become a expert in values in a short period of time.Have agents send you current listing and also expired listingsAttend public auctions - meet some of the bidders - collect cards and names - these are the REAL investors in your market - they are out there bidding on houses and making dealsEstablish a credit line of $20- $100,000 - when a deal comes your way - you will be ready to do businessHave all your forms ready - in a packet - your long form contract - your skinny contact offer - a hybrid offer - confess judgment notes - checks - disclosure forms - a list of contract clauses - list of creative financing systems - real estate formulas forms - lead paint waivers - referral forms - non-disclosure agreement and non circumvent agreementsWhen that great deals comes you'll know it (provided you worked the 50 house rule).don't waste your time with folks who talk the talk - sometimes we say BIG HAT - NO CATTLE!

So talk about them with anyone who is willing to listen.Show them the deals, back it up with solid data, and if you need, take some on a tour of a property.

I will get a better assessment went I go take the tour of the house after the holidays. 

This is also the same reason why "hard money day one" offers came about.2) That said, as the market cools, all of these brokers will have to change their attitude or they will lose potential buyers for their listing. 3) Personally, I believe that Re-trade should ONLY be limited to things you could not see during your initial tour/visit.

It sounds like you have some knowledge of what work needs done, I was under the impression with Sheriff Sales you wouldn't have the opportunity to take a look at the inside of the property but maybe you were able to take a tour of it previously?

I've invested with the same group for the past 7 years but when I joined they had been already in business as a real estate fund for 3.5 years and asked to meet withy the fund manager who took the time to tour me personally in California and hen a year later I went to see one of their bigger projects for assisted living facilities. 

I provided detailed financials, over 25 pictures and even a short video tour of the home.  

For Real estate agents buying properties that are miles or countries away from you, wouldn't you find it awesome to see the property online through a True 3D immersive virtual tour?

Okay, it is priced at market value...did the comps for the area and have sold another property very similiar...just 4 blocks away...another house exactly the same all the way down to the same brick and square footage has already sold....houses in that area are on market about 42 days...this one 78 and counting....the market in our area has turned soft ...about 1 12/ ago...but prices stay steady....we are willing to negotiate down but not until we get an offer...do not want to rent to own....owners have purchased a new home soon to be completed.....and yes, I did a comp sheet...present it with my CMA package...Have put house on tours, open house coming up....what next

Also, take some tours and see what the competition is in the various price points.