:crazed: I haven't met a single person here that's been influenced positively.

Elia,Wow 9 posts and -718 influence says it all.You break the rules of BP anytime.At last, this post was from 09/2007, long time ago I think.

Do not hook up with investors who want to aggressively influence the numbers.

Do any of you use licensed contractors and do you discuss with them what exactly you're doing (trying to influence the BPO...).

Learning first-hand can really influence the direction you'll take.What do you do for a job, if you don't mind my asking?

The better Countrywide does the more BoA benefit from the stock it purchased.No idea if BoA can influence the Countrywide risk models.

Even there I am not sure any bank can influence how other banks dispose of their REOs.

This has nothing to do with speaking forcefully and everything to do with setting the right tone and influencing the prospect.

Doesn't leave much margin against the inevitable issues that crop up, though, so I think I'd tend to stay at a lower purchase price.You do get free living space for a year.You want to avoid it becoming "your house" and letting your own tastes have too much influence over what you do.A risk is that the market may be very different a year from now than it is now.

If you work fast in a slow market, you can positively influence that market and in time even make profitable deals that can help you grow.