At this point, it's unreasonable that you expect the lender to take the entire loss while you profit from this deal.In fact, not only is it unreasonable, but I'd be willing to bet that the short sale agreements you sign will preclude you from legally regaining possession of the properties short-term.

If your not already making six figures in the business or you haven't done a deal at all then my bet's on one of these horses being the culprit...

I am betting a terrorist attack will soon derail the economy completely.

Not just real estate but:1. a grouping of properties f&c2. a grouping mortgaged to the hilt(this hedges my bet both on inflation and possible continued deflation)3. significant cash- minimum 6 months supply for anyone and more for those capable of reserving more cash4.

I bet they have more condos per capita than any place on the planet!

So I'm starting to think the last two months of your bank statement is probably the best bet as it's what I had to show when I got a loan.

I think my best bet is to go with the local guy - accurate, daily updates.

Do you go to a horse race and bet on the horse that was shot the night before?

I bet its social media that is making it grow quickly.Everytime I make a new topic or update my status it goes onto my Facebook page.

I bet Mitt Romney's dad didn't make Mitt use his own money to learn how to invest.Whatever studies you are reading are for selective purposes only.