Thanks for the creative idea!

Hi,There's lots of great info on this site so I thought I'd reach out and seek some advice on using creative techniques to acquire our own home.Background:We live in Atlanta but are originally from overseas (we own rentals in another country so not new to RE).

Could use the name of a good, dependable contractor for some help preparing properties when the time comes too.

I don't know about the different types of financing/creative financing etc that are out there- I'm an "old school" person- used to conventional lending etc.

All of my financing so far has been standard bank loans, or creative bank financing with non-standard loans and equity lines.

We don't take lightly to agents who wine about 5% commission, or aren't willing to work for the listing, so ultimately, we have the power to switch agents any time we want to.If you become an REO agent, be prepared to work, and sometimes for a little commission (we pay $2500 or 6%, whichever is greater from $1-$250K, then 5% after that).

I think if your prepared for wholesaling I think it's a great time!

BTW: "you have to sell quickly in order to raise your cash margin back up or is there some creative way you guys refi your cash purchases right after closing avoiding the seasoning restrictions?"

(per your CPA or tax preparer).

Simply by listening to the questions people ask you, seeing how prepared they are in dealing with circumstances, and considering how and what kind of offers people write, will help you determine if someone has been around or is just getting going.As for finding investors, REI clubs are a great place to start, as is going to property foreclosure auctions.