These never seem to consider the immense power of compounding and the time value of money.Where I STRONGLY agree, is that hard real estate assets are best kept out of a retirement plan in favor of paper investments such as notes and lending, which are normally taxed as ordinary income.

The umbrella certainly adds to monthly insurance bill but no quitclaim/LLC//bank calling notes problems and we feel protected.

We really are looking for the truly motivated ones.I like what Brian said : >I'd do 2 things.1) Say, "Next"2) Stay in contact with her every month or so---a note or phn call "just to check in".

I saw lessons others had learned and made note of them.

I've compared notes with other managers.

You'd be better off getting to know them, and see if there is anything you can do for them until that relationship is built.On a side note: Short sale investing isn't all about dealing with the homeowner.

I currently own 4, 1-2 family rentals and 1 small 2-unit office building; with the addition of this one large asset I could reach my annual cash flow goals as noted.

I currently own 4, 1-2 family rentals and 1 small 2-unit office building; with the addition of this one large asset I could reach my annual cash flow goals as noted.

That way those LLCs were not captured entities, notes closed in thier name, and active entities standing alone.

It also shows how much has changed, REO sales, short sales, notes and financing and foreclosures, one thing about RE, next week won't be like last week!