Also, if you haven't already, read the free BP e-book that Brandon put together for Real Estate Agents.

I know I can earn my weight if I'm given a chance.

Only those with such a low tolerance for risk and remain motionless, stuck in fear and doubt, will never benefit from the lessons.I'll bet you'd never trade that education for an e-book, would you?

Download the free e-book here and get to know people in your area of interest.

So the metrics (for some of us) were defaults on a neighborhood basis, number of initial loan values in excess of early default "closing" (courthouse sale) valuation, and a 'foreclosure weight' that was a ratio of forced sales to arms-length sales over time. 

I will PM folks to get their e-mail addresses and we can arrange a time and place to meet (I see yours, @Linda Shepard).

AccountantChester E.

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I'm not personally invested there (yet), but have several friends that are owner/occupants on E.

In the past several years, I have worked to achieve several additional designations including CLHMS (Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist), SFR (Short Sale and Foreclosure Specialist and is e-Pro Certified.