We do get a higher response rate from handwritten letters (which still shocks me).

@Jonathan Watt yeah I was shocked when I ran the numbers.

i was kinda shocked they'd rather go throught he expense of foreclosure than take a deal that they really won't loose much money on at all.

@J Scott I read your book earlier this year and used your method to mine data in my target zip codes.I was shocked at the difference when comparing different zip codes using your distressed/retail ratio.My best long-term hold zip code stinks for flips because distressed sales go for too much.  

The softening rental market isn't shocking (we're seeing it slightly here as well), but SD is an extremely desirable place that if you can push through may make sense keeping (on Child #3). 

You’d be shocked by how little actual screening many PMC’s do!

My parents never dreamed of their son owning over a million in real estate (debt so far, equity in 30 years LOL) and it still shocks most of my extended family when they ask me what I am up to. 

Also, if you are new to the field the size of the discounts may shock you!

Needless to say, I was shocked.

I have been shocked with what he has been able to do for me (personally) and for investors that we know.