There will also be a substantial difference between some of the most affected states in the country and those that did not experience such ridiculous appreciation between 03' and 06'.

I've only edited these posts, costing the posters 10 influence points.

Seems like it would make it much more difficult to influence the BPO on short sales, particularly when you don't have access to the real BPO agent at the time of the walk through.

Influencing the bpo is usually pretty easy and is the number one key to getting your shortsale deals for so cheap.

So by waiting on the BPO, it increases our chances of getting it a little lower and if we list it right away at a lower price we're hoping(again, we're testing this currently) if and when the BPO agent see's this, it will help 'influence' the BPO's price opinion to the bank.

Does BiggerPockets have a zero tolerance policy for such errors -- so that we are docked points from our Influence even the first time we make a mistake?

My properties in Birmingham are the same, however I am talking about a guest home in one of the best places in Southern California where tenants are more selective and have options (Also the competition is fierce) There is substantial difference between fall/ winter and Spring / summer.

& Ask to be POC on BPO so you can influence Opinion.2.

There could be a substantial risk.

The major deciding factor for me not to "invest" in my RDPD education was the lack of any substantial testimonial throughout the Internet from folks who have "invested" and participated in the Advanced Wealth programs.