And it can be many months from when the lis pendens is first filed until the sale.Wells Fargo won't discuss anything with you unless you have a written statement from the owner authorizing Wells to discuss the loan with you.

The "option" would be worthless to an investor, because every short-sale I've seen requires a disclosure statement from all parties involved that the seller gets $0 at close, and there's no other side-deals going on.

I agree with statement of "slapping lipstick on a pig".

Not email.

Any benefit from sending an email copy so they get it faster ?

I have seen that the cost to build in So TX is below what you can sell for, but your statement about So Utah confuses me.

Here are the top things to do: 1) have really nice photos and lots of info about the property 2) have very competitive rates and even better is just below your competition 3) answer your phone and emails all day every day--people want an answer quickly.

I tried to list and email blast my available properties on loopnet, propertyblast.com and www.buzztarget.com.

I just emailed the listing agent on zillow and asked for some comps.

Not sure on the 1098/99 - the mortgage statements (bills) are addressed to both our names, although they come to my address and I pay them.