If an investor wants to spend 6 months to 1 year trying to catch the big whale for a great flip that is understandable but investors need to also understand why agents do not want to do it.Frankly a lot of this no money down stuff, options, and all of that really was more robust when markets were frozen years ago.

I've been strategizing and planning out the downturn for years, and I actually look forward to it here locally.

I've gone to my local REIAs and have business cards, but I don't feel like I have a robust buyers lists.

I have a pretty robust entreprenurial network and should be able to raise the money. 7.

My understanding is that Athens is hot particularly amongst legislators probably due to the long-term plans wherein Athens is becoming a strategic investment for the state.I can PM you with more specifics.Take care,Jack (RE Investor, I'm not an Agent)

I picked up a book on short sales called "The Short Sale Success Blueprint" By Strategic Real Estate Coach.

We do encourage you to keep your plan, you might get a different result depending where you are looking for.One piece of advice, select very well and strategically the neighborhoods you want to invest and have all your finances ready to go.

We're now taking a break to strategize our next steps.

Our best bets strategically would be to use up labor forces in Central and South America, but those governments aren't strong enough and our Political Will says to stay away from "Colonializing" the Americas again, to the tune of Yankee go Home.-  Value Add products, some will come back to the US. 

You want an accountant that can help you strategize and who is responsive when you want to know the tax consequences of the decisions you are making throughout the year.Good luck and let me know if you have any questions.