Like aircraft checklists and vehicle operators manuals (the -10s), one can benefit from extensive research, trial and error, and deliberate improvement principles gained by the many that have gone the path before. 

As such, many aren't incentivized to advise you along that path (sad but true).

I think this area of DFW is as good as any place in the country. 

My thinking is this leaves me with two paths: A) Best case is I pick up the foreclosure for $1M, immediately list it for sale at $1.6M or more and hopefully sell for a > $500K pretax profit. 

Being able to parallel path different leads seems valuable; somebody does my calls while I'm connecting with wholesalers / other agents, etc.

The Gaines' boldness in renovating the heart of downtown Waco immediately aroused the attention of small business owners, entrepreneurs, and investors all over Texas and the country.

Check out bisnow.com or multifamilybiz.com for a list of different conferences all over the country.

I've had the opportunity to see what the Attorney's version of the NoD looks like so if there was a situation where the borrower just needed their feet held to the fire and I didn't anticipate a need to go down the Foreclosure path, I feel comfortable sending an NoD letter myself, certified mail with noted stipulations to cure and outcome if not cured. 

When you're on a temporary visa, especially without a clear path to permanent residency, the risk involved can be substantial—both financially and legally.

I think an alien from outer space could be a wholesler in this country..