However, I do believe that the upside of selling all of the properties in a package could be more lucrative.

My realtor is currently packaging units like this for investors in California interested in Texas rentals, and she directed me to get out and do my research.

I've got a feeling that if we didn't give them housing, food, healthcare, or money for being lazy, they might at least make one good decision - to GET A JOB!

If you are making a very low offer and want your price, you need to have less contingency time.Just food for thought.

....brings back memories...eating great food at Consuelo's, spending the afternoon at the wharf, and attending the Jazz Fesitval.

People couldn't buy food, and they wanted the gravel to look nice...Ofgift

All the freebies - free golf, hotel rooms, meals, massages/spa packages, etc - also have to be paid for.

Now with that being said you should get a job Renae just to provide food and a roof for your kids if you don't have other means to support but overall you shouldn't abandon your dreams maybe until you get back on your feet or while your searching for a job look into wholesaling there are a ton of articles on the subject here on BP and in the wholesaling forum as well.Or go to your local REI club and find yourself a mentor that will teach you and take you under his or her wing.

The Current breed of Gurus are a lot younger and while they still do real estate, they are smart enough to know that they need to adapt to the changing market conditions, so what better way than package their knowledge(which ofcourse is readily available on this site and elsewhere on the WWW).

I'm getting ready to start a short sale package.