When I asked a couple of these firms how many deals they've closed thus far, I either got an vague reply - or that because it's so new (barely a few months old), no one has completed a deal.

As for Rental House's I see some short term softness but by early next year the Rental House will get firm.As the Econmy gets soft the average buyers for housing will continue to shrink as lending standards get firm and savings doesn't improve.

Having said that, I am a firm believer in building relationships in business.

Hello, I am an owner of a small property management firm in South Bay Area, CA.

It takes a firm, but not hard tap with something rubber (i usually use the handle of a screwdriver), and a light touch on the key to turn it.

Tell her that when you deal with tenants, you must be firm, fair, consistant and reasonable.

Be fair, firm and consistant.

i also forgot to mention that I have even called a two of the bigger firms out here that handle the actual auction sales but they just refer me back to the lender as well.Either I'm not getting through to the correct people or these banks are only interested in selling the notes in giant pools and not individually to an investor like me.

I am a firm believer of CYA, disclaimers, disclosure statements etc.

Are any of you buying from one brokerage firm on the A-B and selling with a different firm on the B-C?