now i'm not saying every broker or seller will ask you these questions, but i am saying that 85% of the professional commercial brokers or sellers will. they do this to separate the tire-kickers from the players is what they say.so for all the people on here that has experienced this when getting started, how were you able to either sidestep these questions or answer them in a creative way that made the broker or seller feel comfortable in going forward and disclosing certain info about the property.

Here is the rub, which is another unlawful, unethical, policy followed by lenders, (where's that *** **** watchdog..toothless, blind in one eye, sleeping under the porch but at least the somnabich- could come out and growl, just once in awhile) In California the lenders have until 4 years from the date you made your last payment to file suit and sue you for their losses in these cases according to Mortgage resolution Trust, one of the big players out here.

Chris, Like Mike said, which was my point, you need to get to know the players in your area.

It's a good starting point - find out who the real key players are in your area.

Especially with bank REO properties, I make very large EMD's to show them I am a "real player" and not some joker trying to get ultra creative and forge a POF.

Depending on the ad, you will know who the players in your area are immediately and what real families are looking for a new home, what rehabbers are shopping for new rentals and shortly afterward, who's full of it.

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Also, you may want to check out your local real estate club - it's a good way to network and find out who they key players are in your area.

One deal does not supercede a strong player in a long term plan. 

Several years ago we were looking for a new market to invest in.For us, the water street project was a contributing factor for us choosing to invest in Tampa Bay.If you invest where the big players are building you're more likely to do well.Starbucks sets up shop in areas that are growing.