We started with letters of intent and moved onto the offer and then into due diligence.

He has also invited some other Autistic and disabled activists to stay for a few days during this period so that they can determine if they would eventually like to be part of the intentional Autistic and disabled community within an already existing community that we are planning.

If you know the bank you can try a call to the asset manager, don't hold your breath, they will be listing it.Banks are required to list REOs, one of the reasons is to cut out the chance of someone in the bank cutting a brother-in-law deal and selling below market cheating the borrower from any equity that may be due from proceeds of a sale.

Has anyone ever rented a place out with intention of selling it in 6-12 months?

He has a radio show in Birmingham, Al and eats, breaths , lives horticulture.I have recommended him to others nationwide with good results.

I know for me when acting on opportunities that sometimes appear to have 'manifested' from my intention, I've been shaking in my boots sometimes for fear of screwing something up or not knowing what to say/do, but I still 'do it anyway.'

There are lots of good solid lenders but to my knowledge none of us give a letter of intent unless you have been with the same lender for a while an done a number of deals on time etc.  

Not the perfect quote, but it speaks to the underlying intent of those who provide you with their "free advice" ~ “Never ask a barber if you need a haircut.” ~ Warren Buffett

That post is really insightful.I believe that in podcast 27 the Grotes mention finding the mailing address of the property and sending them a hand written letter stating your intent to purchase the home.

I have intentionally stayed out of the high drama as both co-leader persons were always kind to me and I wish them no ill will.