As far as commissions, the banks like to shave the commissions, so most experienced short sale agents submit the offers asking for the whole commission expecting the bank to counter back with the commission lowered.The listed price is often set low by the listing agent to get more attention and multiple bids.

As for bank REO's, no they do not "require" large EMD's, but when you give them, you get better attention on your offer!

It came to my attention a few days ago that some of you were having problems both inviting your friends to join you here on BP, and importing your friends from services like AOL, Gmail, Yahoo, and Hotmail.Thanks to those of you who let us know about the problem.

I have a REO under contract 6 days into my inspection period it was brought to my attention by the bank/listing agent that the bank doesn't not have a certificate of completion.

After the initial investigation you can put your attention on other projects.

This area has a lot of chinese drywall, and it gets a lot of local media attention.

Attention all RE inevestors and those who want to become one!

Write in your blogs how terrible they are to deal with and recommend to readers they pull all business dealings with them.

And it has really caught my attention.

What other issues could come up besides attracting attention from the IRS with regard to the homeowner "hiding" assets to beat a foreclosure?