They are a complete waste of time.

Making a subject to offer actually helps with a lot of things:  - You decide what purchase price makes sense for the property to cash-flow - You find out if the seller is interested - You find out whether repairs and update costs will make sense for the purchaseAnd at the end of the day, you're moving quickly, and as all of you said, it helps minimize wasted time for all parties

But no there are not going to waste time if there is not something in it for them.

Amanda, I'm a big advocate of the multiunit owner occupied approach for new investors who want to save loads of cash on living expenses and start stashing money for additional investments.

Different from a standard bill collector because they go straight for the paycheck rather than wasting time with calls and letters, but the tenant has to be employed and you have to know where.

i doubt it, but you can focus your efforts on your final goal, not waste time on getting back at a terrible agentyou waited too long to realize that he/she sucks. i dont know why people wait for months to reduce price or to take a good look at the true picture.

This is where you'll see the intent and further you'll see who the law applies to or who is excluded.Financial entities, security firms, etc. are regulated under other statutes and are often exempted from statutes, if the didn't they may be requiring something contrary to other provisions or loading up some USDA farm operation allocating assets from title rights in land of a co-op moving future crop productions.I learned in the early 90s that a "business broker" in Missouri was an unregulated brokerage operation, they don't sell the RE, they can get a RE broker or attorney or allow the seller do to that part alone.

I would not waste too much time because it sounds like she is in no rush and quick cash will not be a life saver for her.Also, advise her to consult her own contractor to see what repairs would cost for her own knowledge.Most importantly understand there is a good chance the Realtor will take the listing at the inflated price.

I am assuming that just upping my offer a small amount will be a waste of time in a short sale like this, or is it worth a shot.

Try not to waste the time of yours and applicants by telling them your requested move in date up front and having them self disqualify if they are unable to meet the timeframe within reason.