I just celebrated 15 years in real estate investing, so I a now realize I was missing out on BP for over ten years!

it used to tell us who was online and I'd know when to start something controversial for MikeOh or Tim.

Is the office full of 20 million dollar producers, or do they celebrate a 2 million dollar year?  

I didn't expect this to be such a controversial issue...I guess it goes to show that short sales are in such flux these days that even the guys who are doing a lot of them are having different experiences...I guess my MO from now on will be to submit contracts that clearly state that the inspection period begins when the lender approves the transaction, and if the listing agent has an issue with it, I'll move on.Normally, I never ask for an inspection period, but given that the home is being lived in (and therefore further damage can be done) and given that the short sale process can take many months (and who knows where the market will go in that time), I see no reason to give up all my contingencies at the outset.Now that I've written that above, it makes me realize that the biggest reason not to give up your contingencies early is that the market could drop over the next 6 months, and you could be forced to buy a property well above market if you sign a short sale agreement that has no contingencies after lender approval.

Indian point always seems to be at the center of controversy as well.  

Worked 8 hrs for "the man".Celebrated @ Japanese hibatchi grill. ( the celebration is part of the deal, right?

I had fun doing it, and along the way I met some great people that were on the show as guests (bank presidents, attorneys, even a celebrity).

Controversial TV flipper & Real estate Guru Armando Montelongo is coming to my town next month.

We are on a guys trip to celebrate the bday of our mutual friend and he happened to ask me what I do.

http://www.moneychimp.com/features/market_cagr.htmInvesting is actually quite boring and not exciting like an Athlete or Celebrity who make millions and buy new cars and fancy homes.