Virtually no listing contract contains an out for a seller for "contingencies."

Given the fact that the owners home is in dangerous peril of foreclosure, how do you work with the owner/agent to begin discussions about strategies like "subject to" etc.It seems that they would be fairly uninterested in a sales strategy that virtually excludes them from any profit.

Generally a high traffic area, maybe on a table near the copy machine would be just the right spot that would encourage them to collect their data and get the heck out of my way.

I will be watching this thread, as I am virtually in the same boat as you.

My military carreer places me in a unique situation where I have no choice but to fully embrace virtual real estate investing!

Try going on to Sherwin Williams and do a virtual paint job.

There is virtually no protections for the seller unless risks are addressed by contract, such as the buyer being unwilling or unable to perform.

Gas heaters and hot water heaters installed without a drip leg.Improperly vented exhaust from gas heaters and hot water heaters.The electrical junction box on the basement ceiling that has no cover plate.Laundry washing machine drain hookup done as an open-ended pipe but without any trap.

Look up a local Virtual Assistant, they can provide you with support at those times when you need a hand.

I wanted to convert these machines into coin operated.