Just to throw out some more details to see if you have any thoughts...So I'm not a realtor and won't be on the "transaction side of the sale of the relinquished property".

I know a great realtor who always has off-market deals and specializes in remote investors/buyers... it would be great to connect you two while you're in town.. she's a complete shark and sharp as a tack..

I have a list of a thousand question for the realtor that I'm meeting with and from there I will put together a business plan for the first project.

Hello all, I am looking to connect with a realtor in Newark NJ.

I'm not sure if your closing costs/taxes change in CA.Realtors and other ancillary costs could equal $200k or so ($150k for realtors at 6%, + closing costs + taxes, etc).

It is possible to do a lease that has language that you and the owner will attempt to complete a short sale (will need a realtor involved) at a specified price and that if it is not successful by a certain date then you can get out of your lease. 

Considering using the realtor estimate. 

Hi All,  We're starting a rehab on a property that we took back as an REO, and the borrower left in a disaster.  I'm looking for a local agent with a keen sense of what rehab is needed in the area to attract buyers, w...

If you have a good realtor you should bring this issue up with him/her.

I ended up analyzing 32 properties mostly in Humboldt Park where the search results seemed most prominent and I eventually contacted a realtor.