http://www.biggerpockets.com/users/testingDo you see the follow link below the influence score below their profile pic?

That is a substantial amount of repair money needed and I would expect a major discount to even deal with that much repairs.

It is completely up to them on what they want to do with a little influence from regulation on why they need to do things.Since the bank is still involved I would work more with them than the collection company.

I don't understand why some of you think swaying sponsors, influencers, and decision makers is wrong.

Further, there are solid deals in foreclosures that need a substantial amount of work since the pool of buyers shrinks substantially.

Are you allowing the current high gas prices to influence your decision about whether to raise your rents?

Keep in mind that Smith came up with the capitalistic model while trying to convince British monarchs that they needed to rein in big British companies that were controlling the market, influencing policy and reducing competition (sound familiar?

Would something like this influence your decision to put more weight on a wholesale deal?

I am interested to know what others think about the influence of a rising stock market on residential real estate prices.Will people use the "wealth effect" to invest in real estate driving prices up or will people bail on real estate investing to put money to work in the stock market?

Not only is it a "breakeven" property, it will count against your debt to income ration substantially if you want to get a loan for another house.