I've always thought there are deals available to those wiling to work hard and dig deeper.

Hello All,interesting properties becoming scarce in the LA market, i'm thinking about digging into the pre foreclosure market.

I just almost closed a deal after rendering estimates on a tear-down project in san diego, the lot was 7000 sq ft, with existing utilities, and not to have dig it from scratch, gives in savings enormous amount of money.

That's tough to dig out of. 

When they are relaxed and talking they will give times when you can dig deeper without having them immediately throw up a fence or take a firm stand.

So we'd have to get the city's approval to let it remain there or dig and reroute it.We found out the roof wasn't exactly done correctly.  

Yes Sir that is exactly what I am saying I have no ability to monitor threads which is most frustrating.. and severly limits my participation on the site.. as I have to scroll through the threads and try to figure out which one's I responded too and wanted to see any response's to my comments.I am digging this site though.. there are some characters..

Dig in and learn just like you did with the fix up. 

In fact, I recently told the President, I'd dig into emergency funds and pay the entire balance off if he could get the board to install four way stops and start paying for speed patrols at least once a month.

You're not the only guy up there in your area running around looking for cash buyers, learn how not to need cash buyers.At the same time you dig into financing, then find out about strategies here.