To gain some reo listings at this point is going to be tough, agents have been building relationships with these asset managers for the last couple years and there are lines out the door.

Over the last 12 months I've spent countless hours researching banks nationwide and have developed quite a few relationships which can be passed along to clients.

There are so many sub-plots and spin off stories associated with the baolout. as an investor if you're liquid or have a close relationship with venture capatists you can make millions in this market.

I'm not going to tell you or your brother what to do, just know that approaching anyhing - including relationships - from an attitude of "scarcity" is going to hurt you.Tim

A great contractor will be very interested in developing a great relationship with another business person.

Therefore, there is no need for customers to change their banking relationship to retain deposit insurance.The failed bank's two offices will reopen Saturday, October 11th, as branches of Monroe Bank & Trust.

Mike,Thanks for the excellent feedback!

Also easy is to use Excel or Open Office Calc, both of which have built in forumlas for payments, future value, present value, etc.And, yes, you're correct.

The absolute best way to get a great estmate on a complicated project is to pay a GC for one, OR develop a relationship with a great general contractor you will actually give the work to.

So far I've found a great deal of value in the forums and I'm looking forward to establishing fruitful relationships here.