Some could simply get away with a well done LinkedIn Profile.

Or does is it effective to simply state "I'm interested in purchasing your property as an investment", which clearly states your intentions -an investor purchasing an investment.Thoughts?

I have no problems with that, I suspect it would make things cheaper, but in the event negotiations break down and I simply can't make a deal work at a price I like, I usually let regular retail buyers take them down.

I've turned down plently of "deals" that had no equity simply because they didn't fit my formula and exit strategy.

One of the buyers i called was a cash buyer who thought the deal i had set up was GREAT but he said quote " i know this property simply won't sell because no one will be able to get a loan for it in these times, sorry".

Otherwise, I simply tell them "no thanks" and politely ask they call me back when their asking price is more in line with the comps and active competition.

The flip side is I use my cash and cut my reserve in half or worse.

That's another main factor no that the # of financed properties has been cut back to 4.My recommendation is to get in touch with a mortgage professional that specializes in investment loans like this.

They got used to spending that money, they sure as hell won't cut back.I found a house in a town 10 miles from me, typically known as a town with high taxes.Its a bank owned propery on the market for 225k, its 08 assessed value according to MLS is 343k.

Since you have all these other properties, the bank may not cut you any slack.In that initial post, it seem like you're blaming the bank for loaning you too much money.