However, from my seeing deals negotiated by various types of players there is no question in my mind - professional full time short sale negotiators deliver a far superior end product (not just to the investor but typically to the homeowner also).

I wonder if others can give me some insight as to what might be a red flag to spell potential profit loss.

I'd make the door pop with a red color.

I do have an example of a deal i was working on that I think I may let go because of to much red tape associated with the deal.

If you're really in the red (rent doesn't even cover PITI) and you're deep underwater, its probably a choice of taking the hit now or later.

I still believe that Israel should have not attacked in international water, I know the players very well.

My map would have ALL red flags!

I like to call it informing or illuminating the BPO an most investors fail to understand this is part of any negotiations no matter the industry.Take a sports agent who is negotiating a free agent contract for a player in the prime of his/her career.

What kind of weight does this put behind the local building inspectors, and the added red tape that is sure to follow for just about any remodel or rehab permit on these homes.

We have a deal in Georgetown right now that has $100k in red meat in it.