I have a co-worker that just sold their home, and needs a short term rental from June 1 to Sept 30.I could normally service them, but I have a short-term runs through end of June, and they can extend if their home is not finished.I was seeing if anyone has a short-term rental/schedule vacancy.

Or more importantly, the inability to contact a bank directly WITHOUT using one.If interested in my 2 cents, please continue reading.Being a licensed broker since 2003, and working with "banks" for the last 10 years or so, I have sold several thousand REO properties owned by banks.The last 4-5 years being the busiest for my firm, selling over 400-500 each of the last few years.I started as an investor, made contacts with banks (2nd mortgage companies) at judicial sales auctions in Chicago, and began my ancillary career as a broker for these properties.Based on what I heard during the podcast, I would like to bring up a few points about making offers on REO's direct1- The tax records, depending on the state, county, etc can be backed up for several months depending on the technology the recorder's office uses. 

@Justin Williams, check out Sendpepper, aka Office Autopilot also.

Hi @Jaime Raskulinecz,I just spoke with Bill at your office and he was very helpful.I need to fine tune my strategy before we decide what makes sense.Thank you @Brian Eastman & @Adam Hershman for your help and guidance also.George

Network with co-workers, church folks, gym buddies, golfing buddies, whatever to see if something's coming open.  

not until your license is safely hanging in your brokers office

I went to my 1st REIA meeting.....I felt like I was at a guru session, guy wanted $1000 for a 3 day class on how to be a REI....I met with an attorney, next is a loan officer.

The management office sent this message to me:"The tenant is very nice person and she is trying to get caught up on the rent.

Thanks Charlie,We love that state but need to get situated in Ohio first haha.Lots to do here and we haven't even scratched the surface.I can always just see through all of the rubble and dream about the potential that city has.Maybe I am just spending too many hours in the office or something and getting disillusional hahaThanks mate and have a great weekend :)

Find the person  that will help you and understands that your time is valuable.I have been calling offices and asking the receptionist if there is any agent available that works with a real estate  investors.