which had another benefit in that the buyers paid retail home owner prices for the properties.So I bought in neighborhoods that were not rental neighborhoods.

If you have the energy to still go after the house, you could get written quotes from retail priced licensed contractors for all the repairs you can think of.

From a commission standpoint, 3% is typical for residential retail real estate.

A condo purchased at $85K valued at $90K-100K is a retail purchase.

Sub2, Wraps, Land Contracts, Private Lending, JV Partnering, Wholesaling, Retailing, Joint Venturees w Home Sellers, etc..Good luck, @Spencer HoylAlso See www.LoneStateLandLaw.com

The words nothing and anything confuse me, as the articles talk about straw buyers, fictitious purchase funds, inflated appraisals, cash out at closing etc.Exactly what went on in a massive scale in CA during the boom.However none of this applies to the potential problem with a short sale or REO flip.Best to consult with your Attorney as Stephani mentioned.

Those trying to sell retail are generally unable to compete with all of the REO properties available.

One of the many reasons people don’t create blogs and forums is because of the massive undertaking it takes to monitor.

Judging from your persona, my last response will probably come under more argumentative scrutiny, so perhaps this will help your massive ego:You are the best wholesaler in the country.You know Everything about motivated sellers.There is no other way to do anything, all of your statements are 100% accurate and everyone else is wrong including me.

As someone who teaches options trading to retail investors I've followed your debate on options trading with interest.