My reaction will be to simply continue to run our business with speed, agility and adaptability.

(not 50 & they don't have to build the relationships) I continue building stronger relationships with Banks.

Let both continue to raise income, and buy another investment, either storage facilities, car washes, what have you.

It saves me a lot of taxes and it continues to appreciate while I pay down the principle.

I assume that real estate will continue to come down in price in the foreseeable future.Mike

Just a continuation of the previous correction, or a market reaction to an Obama administration?

First, make sure you continue to stay in contact the people you made offers to.

Keep up the effort and continue educating yourself on the market.Cashflow is king!

I may not stay a realtor, but I do intend to continue investing in RE, and would most definately use a RE agent.By the way, I have never met an agent who intentially encourages a seller to inflate their asking price.

Let us say you have considered the above and would like to continue towards the improvement.