If I start to make exceptions I lose control.  

If you're going to 'stay involved' you may as well buy the place sub2 and LO or sell on a wrap or whatever, that way you have direct control over the situation, and you make far more money in the process.

Mail campaigns are controlled by rate of return and I like how a spread sheet can tell you so much about what's really happening, i would love to hear the numbers of your success.

Of course, I would be completely up front with the seller from the get go that some things are out of my control, but what I am offering is an opportunity to help them maintain their credit and get out of a property that they can not afford.  

redo beds with Low maintenance plants, start weed control, reseed if needed. what kind of grass is in the area? 

LA property prices are completely out of control, and the amount of bids a house gets just tells me here is not the right market at the moment.

Remember you don't have to own a property to control it.Download BP’s newest book here some good due diligence in Chapter 10.

If it is the buyer, how do you change over the escrow without triggering the DOS clause, since the bank is usually controlling the escrow account?

How do I do this deal where I'm still in control and don't get taken advantage of?

There will be less police to control the increase in crime which may lead to more unrest.