Hi Bill-Excellent question, we deal with closings in various times of the months, so this is something I am very proficient in.

That would be a lot of money spent on bids I never win. 

Ripoff report will not take it down for nothing they have been sued lots of time, and always win b/c of some law.

The beginners guide to real estate book is an excellent place to start and will help you get a foundation.

Yes we Landlords want to protect our investment properties but in Chicago your tenants win if you don't play by the rules of tenant rights.

West Hartford would be excellent, the only issue being the speculators.

But in my opinion, in every experience you either WIN or LEARN.My question is, those of you who do direct mail campaigns, do you address the sellers situation directly with your mail piece or do you send a generic mail piece?

I just want this to be win-win for everyone, including the neighborhood the homes are in.  

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It was pretty seamless, but my lender I work with is excellent and the house was one of the most immaculate homes I have ever been inside- even though it is over 100 years old.