Some of the current portals will excel, but I predict that some new portals will come in and crowd out what everyone thought would be the dominant ones long term.  

That being said, how likely would it be to locate such deals in declining markets such as mine (Las Vegas) in which the only apparent opportunities to profit at enough of a discount are dominated by short sales and REOs, as the majority of owners motivated to sell are those who are severely underwater (75% of every mortgage holder in Vegas).

So if you don't mind i will add another one to it.MeI am a mortgage loan consultant in the Northern Virginia area.I am truly specialized in rehab loans and commercial loans.I know G.C's (general contractors) so i know who's loans are better and why (time is money)I use two major banks for commerical deals specialized in "No income and assest 80% purchase loans"If you need any help don't hesitate to post.wishing all of you total domination of your REI marketPaul

Then I write on the receipt and note in my books who I took out to eat and why.This is exactly the formula and method I use to do mine.

Thanks, Dominic.

They do their part, Ill do mine.

My brother @Gene Hacker invests in the areas you mentioned above or close by there.

(I'm familiar with your area).We are dominated by a lot of available land for building, and often a surplus of housing stock.

@Gene Hacker You ain't kidding! 

I do mine quarterly, there is a lot that can change in 3 months, batteries in smoke detectors, leaks under sinks, furnace filters, roofs, cellars you name it.