Seems a bit complicated for me at this stage of my real estate investor career.

I do have an idea of both market rents and how they associate with the land acquisition prior to this stage but I leave room for future negotiations.

Looking for anyone in the area that could show me how to get past the analysis paralysis stage.

ask agent what stage of the process: is list price approved amount, is house approved for short sale, etc.

A shell contractor is just a subcontractor who handles getting a house to the roof dry in stage.

I look forward to being at that stage.

I have gotten to the stage where I have denied their special defense and a meeting with the housing counselor is being scheduled to see if we can come to a stipulated agreement.Has anyone done one of these in CT?

We do not allow showings until the product is at the cleanup stage/pre staging but we have had success drumming up excitement and offers this way.To the other posters point: you do need to be careful in exercising this option.

Bank is requiring a stage 1 cleanup.

@John Moore: Good point - it's exactly the stage I'm at - I've contacted a few and am waiting to hear back.