It's much easier & faster BEFORE they move in!

For REO, it depends on the lender and the listing agent; some will respond faster so I keep those shorter, whereas others need even more time.

I think it is pretty cool, i am on my laptop right now posting here with the help of my blackberry.The funny thing is it is faster than regular dial up, plus the service is cheaper than most internet providers that allow you to take your modem on the go.

Higher CAP Rate = faster time to have money back in pocket.

By just sitting, the Lender will take their sweet time.If you want faster results, negotiate the deal yourself.

In California the rules are heavily weighted in favor of the renter - you can get tied up for months without rent - are you still offering the guaranteed return?

If you have a few months of vacancy without, but none with, you reach break-even payback alot faster.

I agree, because of the "stimulus", more people will try to reach up to a home that their income will just not support and therefore these opportunities will come even faster and more furious than in pervious years.

Note too that CRE falls faster and there does not appear an end in sight on an aggregated, nationwide level.

According to an article in the Economist, turkeys are gaining weight even faster than Americans.