I remember hearing in, I believe, Real Estate:  Mastering the Negotiation Process that one approach was to use a sliding scale based upon the number of DOM until under contract.  

Of course, it would be good to buy in an area where values are increasing (or at the very least staying level) so that the ARV you used on the front end doesn't start to slide downward 6 months after you buy as the market does its thing...Another factor i would consider would be to offer what works for you considering everything that would be needed to purchase and get the home to appraise for close to the ARV. 

When I first bought the duplex a couple years ago there were locks on the outside spigots so I left them in place but later one tenant asked if I can remove them so she can water her flowers and have a slip and slide for 2 her kids. 

I'm interested in an equity split in exchange for setting up and managing the listings.I would greatly appreciate feedback on my analysis and presentation in this slide deck.

I was wondering if other people are using these in their rentals (not just on sliding glass doors, but on regular windows)?

It laid the groundwork for the subsequent housing bubble.

I inderstand the value of the tease effect you're using here, but what do you suggest should be included in the initial letter, and the subsequent follow up letters/postcards, to execute this strategy effectively?

The main issue is the amount of money you spend does not equate to your remaining eligibility since your eligibility is guaranteed on a sliding scale and then banks back the loan up to a multiplier.

California Foreclosure report this month reports the same idea--should be way more foreclosures and REO properties, but FDIC, which is broke, is letting lenders and banks slide on marking to market as that would immediately wipe out all the lender/bank equity.

Or have the CPA do the first year's taxes, after which all of the depreciation amounts and durations will have already been set, so that you can do subsequent years.If the paid CPA errs in any way, they will stand beside you at the audit.