Whether you’re a mortgage broker, real estate broker, or running a private lending shop, what software and processes have been game-changers for you?

So much propaganda they only list peer-reviewed medical journals outlining the data and conclusions http://www.dogsbite.org/dog-bite-statistics-biblio...it's not a conspiracy that most insurance companies either do not allow those breeds on properties they insure or the exclude damage done by those "vicious breeds" it's an actual, real and present danger and very applicable to the aspiring and actual professional property manager/investor.

What's a friendly foreclosure process?

@Ryan Bono Sounds like you've built a sweet team and process!

Can someone walk me through the thought process I should be using when constructing the offer?

Offering a streamlined process, no repairs or renovations prior to selling, no market costs or agents fees for my family member, in return I will gain invaluable experience in the market and in the field along with providing my family with wholesale services.

I haven't gotten serious yet and don't have a local agent, but I have been window shopping and may reach out.Hi @James Bing, yes I manage my own properties by leveraging technology & local relationships to automate the self managing process.

Everyone in real estate will be incentivized to upcharge your friend along the process hurting profitiability. 

@Grace Chee The process for this is time sensitive, you should have gotten a TRIM notice around late August, early September.

The real work is locating these properties and I've learned the best way to do this is to work in towns/areas that have online GIS systems that map; topography, wetlands, soils, etc. and assessors data available for download either from local sources or listsource.com.