Also when comparing maybe a prospective buyers own market to some of the more popular TK markets, the price are more attractive. 

I feel it's a trade off worth making if you can locate more attractive deals.  

The other thing I didn't agree with is that if I'm forcing my potential buyer to produce a Cashier's check, I'm making them jump through an extra/unnecessary hoop.

@Steven Devoe:I do deals all over the United States and have income producing properties I've never been to and never will go to in states I've never been to and won't go to. 

Guessing could potentially pick up $20+k...property is closing at $243k, so it's not a huge investment to begin with....or stick with original plan and clean it up a bit, with projected rents producing $700-900/month net income after pretty conservative numbers.  

It is a 2 family so it's value is really based on comparative sales, not so much in it's ability to produce income.

they can produce a set of loan docs. for you that you can sign at a title company.

I am in the process of creating a website targeted to pre-foreclosures and short sales, and I would appreciate any input and shares on websites that attract good leads for this specific niche.I do have an idea of how I would like my website to look and feel, and plan to give a lot of free info, but not all of course, about avoiding foreclosure, to capture leads.Please share any good sites and input, I very much appreciate your help!

I use this for higher end rentals where I'm looking for the caliber of tenant that a name brand firm attracts

I think the Georgian Real Estate Market is very attractive, with a lot of opportunities due to the growing economy.