Short sales are filled with too much emotion and paperwork.Wholesaling, I would liken this too exept I dont have to drive around town looking for properties, just look at what banks have to offer.I really dont want to be bothered with Renting properties , although I do have it in my plan to hold on to a acquire a couple LO or sub2 for long term.To get started here in REO I planned to get a private money loan, last choice is hard money.

I have never needed either yet and would frankly prefer to run like hell than ever get into a fight in someone else's territory (and not just for legal concerns) but the reality of the world is that there are bad people out there who are not governed by reason and must therefore be governed by other means.

I'll sometimes offer to pay a small fee to help with moving expenses if they can be out soonner - what's typically known as cash for keys.If they are not receptive to any of this I have no choice but to start the eviction process.

Personally an Island would not be my choice, i have as my goal to build a castle, but a Castle on an Island would be pretty sweet :P-Bob :groovy:

Local portfolio lenders are a great choice.

I prefer to do subject-to transactions because I own the house and get all of the tax benefits, etc.

I prefer to have it on the market rented asap.

Your choice here:http://www.airea.com/FORMS/SampleForms.aspx

The agent prefers that if he wins, the bid it is below upset.Let me explain that last sentence.

You have a huge range of income, background, and available choices.