Does anyone know of a way to locate a list of contacts to get access to REO properties from lenders, servicers and wall street firms?

I firmly believe in nailing down all controllable risks, within reason.

Ann also co-hosts the Black Diamond events in Waltham and Worcester.

If you are a person or estate, you are allowed to seller finance one property per year to consumers and are exempt from licensed mortgage origination requirements and ability to repay verifications and host of other requirements in Dodd Frank.

You should shop some of the larger national real estate brokerage firms as they usually have the best formal training and support staff.

Just to summarize, Direct Investment Alternatives: Go out-of-this-market:TK properties with a reputable firm (e.g., mid-west) If I stay in this market, go the less-trodden pathFind a "fixer" and put some "sweat equity" into the home to increase rents or possibly even flip the thing Indirect Investment Alternatives: Real Estate Investment Trusts Become a hard-money lender Possibly buy-up mortgage notes @Mike S. and @Ali Boone : Since you guys are SoCal residents, have you guys given any thoughts to markets outside of LA/OC?

We changed accountants several years ago to a firm that specializes in mobile home parks and it made quite a big difference for us, financially.

Do larger firms not do these?

The creator of BP Josh and his co-host Brandon interview a different investor each week for the podcast.

The seller is firm on price, and that explains why it's been on the market for 140 days....and yes, it is metered separately.