You statement reminds me of the many gurus who prey on unsuspecting victims.I think there is nothing unethical about it - that is what people do to negotiate.Any book on negotiations teaches to use a higher authority to negotiate - or at least the ones that I read. ( http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw?

I have read hundreds of books and forums until I think I could almost write a book myself :lol: .It is natural to think that a mentor could give you the short cut you need to make it all happen, to guide you through and show you the way.

If you recommend any books that could help me get started I would appreciate it.Thank you for your help.

Read books, join a REI club, surf the internet, and read all the forums on this site.

Your background at the housing authority should be able to help you some as you venture forward.Without a doubt educating yourself is be single most important thing in my book.

Oh boy people get REALLY mad when they get another letter after calling.My favorites are the phone calls.

As Tim said, you can get alot of knowledge free, and books are cheap too.

Wendy Patton has a book on doing subject to deals: "Investing in Real Estate With Lease Options and "Subject-To" Deals: Powerful Strategies for Getting More When You Sell, and Paying Less When You Buy".

So like the (awesome) book "Buying Real Estate Without Cash or Credit by Peter Conti & David Finkel" says, ask questions to figure out if they need it rather than asking directly.

Sweet deal, worked just like the books said.