Calif added 500,000 jobs last year, Texas added 390k jobs last year, Florida was 3rd...Moodys prediction for a banner 2015 economy appears to be in full swing.

Research the market yourself so when the right deal appears, you and your realtor can move fast to lock up the deal.

I also know that not every homeowner who has a home for sale is represented by an agent.I also know that if you have a lot of sales skills, versatility, and are "appearing the part", many times that will overcome any questions someone has about a POF.  

Doesn't appear to be any secrets left :) I have a couple of calls lined up with brokers on Monday to learn more.

I have a degree in business and currently work in an industry that I love as an advisor at an automotive appearance school.I would like to eventually invest in rental properties to build cash flow.

In MA they are not published but if I go to housing court all the cases are posted on the wall in the lobby showing the landlord and the tenants names.

Very similar to that of Than Merrill and his team who appear to be great guys but may have other financial motives.

Sometimes banks have specific guidelines and a step by step process they follow in cases like this.Bottom line, the ball is in their court - give them your highest and best offer.

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If it is, i would say most people seek out short sales because there is an appearance that they can get it cheaper.