Now it’s harder to find the deals but much easier to get the lending .

It can be an effective method if you target the right people and do it well.Finding off market deals is tough, especially if you're doing it by yourself.

You can then offer them an option of early termination, as it can be easier to find a good place early summer than in August. 

If the alternative to using a technique like this is giving up money to make the lender's life easier, just fire that lender.

For wholesalers buyers are far easier to find than sellers, so that is how they spend most of their time.

First time investor looking to grab his first property after following BP off & on for 4 years. The plan is 3BR condo or small multifamily and I've been watching the market closely for the last 6 months.Targeting ...

Yes I under with some capital things might be a bit easier.

I'm in the process of finding my 1st property - targeting a 3BR condo or small multifamily in Chicago (B or B+ neighborhood) that's within walking distance to a Blue or Brown line L stop.

Let's just agree your target market segment is real slim on these.Now that is the case with distressed homes, but there are also 'motivated sellers' who just do not have time wait 45 days for your buyers with VA/FHA loans to close. 

I want to target leads in a specific area.