This way, you start building your investment portfolio earlier to get the ball rolling.

But they may not be as willing to play ball with you because it has more value to you than someone else.But, maybe you could show get with a real estate agent and tejh property owner some comps.

Really low ball every listing that has been on the market for over a year, hoping that a few people will break down and finally sell it cheap because they are frustrated and can't wait any longer.

No one has a crystal ball, and of course, no one really knows what plans the banks have.

might check the floor above and check level and for cracks, I used a large steel ball bearing to check level, set it down gently and if it rolls, it's not level and will go to any dips.

Matthew Mucker I would encourage you to take a road trip and eye ball the property.

Yes, it is "crystal ball" looking, but so many signs in the economy point towards rates going lower than higher over the next 5-10 years.That being said, the best thing I have learned from this is to have a Balloon Payment, 3 years, 5 years, maybe 7 years, all negotiable.

Have the realtor to submit your offer to the bank, and if it is not a low-ball offer, you might get the bank to sell to you.

Don't feel like they need to choose you, the ball is in your court, you choose them.

If they want it, and they play ball, they'll seem much less shady by move-in.