It may require ambition and creativity, but opportunity doesn't disappear in a slow market, it merely changes its face.

But, as the housing market has drastically slowed over the past year (even in the face of relatively stable, lower interest rates) those sellers and their agents, who understand seller-carryback financing will make more sales!

numbers are easy (once you truly understand them). in my experience, it's the information-gathering that is a big challenge.

Of course circumstances (retirement, medical expenses, divorce, etc.) may cause you to sell sooner than you want but let's face it, how much can you *really* lose on an investment property of let's say $150k.

Foreclosure notices in one way or another will be posted at the local courthouse.Your best bet is to do mailouts and contacting them face to face.

Pre-foreclosure - The loan is in default and the seller is facing foreclusure.

I'd love to get some face time with someone who is experienced in REI.

I is great to read of others having the same anxiety that I was faced with and how many others have dealt with it.

He outlines some of the different aspects of exactly what you are facing.

forget the word "can't" - eliminate it from your repetoire of words.figure it out.do not make excuses for not doing something - make an effort.this is important.i understand your challenge with being apart of the family business.