Also the lenders often cut agents fees,in short sales and if they're going to whittle it better to have 6% whittled then 3%.As for not presenting an offer, yes some agents are self appointed guardians but you don't know that for sure and what the asset manager has indicated to him regarding offers.Plus as you know some lenders often ignore offers period,.even when it's presented, its a leave it on the desk I'll look at it later thing and let you know, which is never.

We are the individuals that never made them sweat and now they are certainly overlooking the loyal & worry free customers/investors.

Making those changes will transform a good deal into a better one.Scenario C:The tenants began to pay their own utilities in December 2008, because the seller installed individual meters (Rent Utility Bill Back System [RUBBS]), and the seller reduced their rents (by roughly $100 per unit).

- Etc...If the 50% rule works, that's a good indication of whether the deal will work, but don't stop there...but a bit more thorough just to be sure...

Land records indicate that ~$280K is owed.

@Angelo Caruso make sure you have some cash reserves or access to emergency funds as @Amanda G. indicated.

@Luke GrieshopFirst position is the first note and mortgage lein recorded against a property.Second Position is any subsequent note and mortgage lien recorded against a property that already has a first.Basically First and Second indicates superiority of the lien and who has first dibs when it comes to foreclosure. 

I do not set up individual appointments anymore.

That is powerful marketing reach that I don't think any individual seller has.

Is it worth installing smarter technology in each individual unit?