There are only so many conventionally financed loans that you can do, so take it while you canIt eliminates wasted time and removes objections. 

First and foremost, it's important to note that there is really no single right answer for your marketing decisions, because each of your decisions can only be made relative to YOUR unique objectives.  

Nobody can answer that question for you - there are upsides and downsides to owning either type of property - it's simply a matter of which one best meets your objectives.

most agents that I have worked with on these deals have specific short sale negotiators that tack on a feeas @Minna Reid states it takes an agent who is a specialist in this to get these done.I am a have to have it right now guy.. so when this stuff all hit in 07 08 I still had my brokerage that I owned and was going to start doing these .. but man one deal with Ocwen cured me of that desire LOL.. and the bigger brokers that took this on.. its a business unto it self to do it right.in OR there was one broker.. he would just have on the listing.. make your offer here are the PDFS  put in your proof of cash down payment and your prequal.. and submit.. don't call me I will call you  .. they took so long. and of course the buying public does not understand so they are calling their agent 5 times a week wanting to know whats going on and the listing agent says up front I will call you when I know something.. which took months.. 

No one has ever objected but no one has ever thanked me or said they appreciate the rent only going up when the property taxes went up. 

It all depends on what you are looking for and what your goals and objectives are.

My objective is the Invest out of state since I have family all over Connecticut.

What is your main objective in doing this long distance investing? 

I want a specialist that's an expert, and not a jack of all trades and master of none.

In this example, let’s say their kid flushed some objects down the toilet that requires a plumber to fix.