They know the loan officers at various financial institutions that are the most competent.

Thanks in advance BP nation!

I belong to a national prosecutor's group that has members there. 

Joy of working short sales I guess.Rough numbers are:Purchase: $180kRehab: $8kSale: $250kI was gonna change the floorplan some and update more and sell in the $275k range, but I think the better play is to just do paint, carpet, clean up and flip it quickly for $30k or so after holding/sales costs.Had some new private lenders not come through so its either find some money or a partner or go institutional hard money...which doesn't appeal to me.Open on terms and split depending on how the work/money/experience shakes out.

The training and culture at most national houses is geared nearly 100% towards retail sales.

Hey BP nation!

How do seasoned investors get foresight , are there any publications, statistics  one should always be watching locally and nationally in order to notice the winds of change.I am very excited and enthusisatic about the real estate investment game but at the same time would like to learn the lead indicators.Appreciate your insight and foresight.ThanksInder 

Ask Price - $95,000Offer - $90,000The lending institution is a very small bank that holds their own notes in house.

Welcome to BP nation @Blue Azul !  

Hello all - I have been in commercial real estate in the Boston area for 8 years, the past 7 of which I've worked for a national multifamily developer bringing large apartment communities to fruition.