It got rehashed because I'm going through all 98 pages of posts starting at the back :D I'm seeing all kinds of super motivated people from 07 and 08 who dissappeared.

I am so happy that I met her and that she understands the kids aspect and is willing to train me. and just to toot my horn a bit...i have a lead currently that could be a listed/mortgage laon combo that i had the day before i had my interview. she told me that she is happy that i am so motivated and understand so much...she seemed surprised i knew what a short sale was!

Motivation for selling 2.

I say that because these people who supposedly pull in 5 figure checks just happen to "come across" a motivated seller or "stumbled upon" a rehab and the seller couldn't wait to get it off his hands..makes me wonder.....

If home prices rise faster than inflation the next generation would not be able to afford to purchase a home.If the rate of inflation is 3%, wages rise at 3%, instrest rates remain unchanged the home prices should rise at 3%.

I'm hoping this down turn will help create more motivated sellers and when I present a take it or leave it number based on operations they will understand the true price.

How did you end up finding the motivated sellers?

It's actually very motivating to be able to know that I can do it and age will not be an issue.

I've done lots of reading and attended a few seminars over the last few months and am so motivated to get out there and start finding deals and doing some deals!!!

As more and more home owners find themselves in negative equity territory banks have every motivation to negotiate.I also think that a large percentage of the home owner population would rather avoid foreclosure even if that means hanging on to a home that is worth less than the outstanding mortgage for some time.So if somebody is willing to pay a mortgage for a place with negative equity the bank has every incentive to keep that person in the house.