By the way, Brian, I like your technique.

I had to revamp my whole approach.The second time I gave some "secrets" to an investor/agent in another state on the east coast and the old Indian proverb that one and one equals eleven proved true, my technique migrated from person to person and finally returned to my market area.

The reason some do the sub2 with LO is it a technique to make a deal happen on a property that you can't get the price low enough for a retail flip.That being said like Mike said you need to be prepared to take out the original financing within 30 days at all times.

I recently subscribed to a list of recent cash buyers in my area and sent out direct mail letters (115) using standard format asking them to respond to me if they want to be on my buyers list. They letters were de...

@Brent Watson   as mentioned about the CA pre foreclosure laws its the same in OR and WA .. laws came in about 07 08  and it pretty much put those that follow the law out of business I know we stopped.... but many don't care about the laws and just learn a technique and go at it just like the law does not exist.

PS: Michael, your podcast was very helpful, I have a sales background and really enjoyed your negotiating techniques. 

Using the driving for dollars technique means collecting info in the field and sanitizing or 'scrubbing' it by eliminating obvious unqualified properties.

That's where I got my techniques from.

There are no rules, only guidelines handed down by fellow marketers that share their success  techniques and methods.

Its just picking little bits of technique and applying it to your personality..