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Learn how to buy properties by taking over the payments from financially distressed sellers, by using the 'subject to' method.

Look for methods of finding private money lenders.It sounds like you haven't read enough real estate investing books yet.

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A couple reasons I can think of are -Can not come up with down payment -Can not live in same quality neighborhood and house.

But regardless I can see your point that a deal must make sense regardless of the investing method.

But why are we not suggesting you also check out the other forums here on BP on creative methods you could use to make extra money selling the home.

I suggest two quality sites that will help you greatly.

x2 Joshua's summary of the situation.A lot of the problem is the "mark to market" accounting method that is currently devaluing long term assets.

Ross, what is the financing method that you are using to purchase reo's that would make them good to lease option out?