That is not a win in my mind Also, a sale especially short term triggers tax implications with no writeoff.

Same amount invested, or refied, and same properties purchased, over the LONG term, My scenario will win every time There is no need to spin it, buying properties at a huge discount with 100% financing (but very low LTV) wins every time.

Win some, lose some, just part of the business.Thanks for the input Alina.

I won't fight a battle that I know I won't win.

I use the following formula with my properties:After Rehab Value - 30-35% - Rehab costs minus what you would like to make on the deal = your offer.I usually make my number that I want to make in the deal a bit high so that I can leave some money in the deal if needed for the end buyer.Make the deal regardless a win-win.Robin

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(they say there's plenty of investment property opportunities w/in X miles of where anyone lives).Dave.

That's what the article seemed to suggest.I have a credit score approaching 800 and everything else makes me an excellent candidate to get a mortgage but all that is useless if a short sale deal requires all cash.

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