the packages still came. eventually i took them to whole foods (amazon) and they looked at me blankly and said "we cant help you as we dont do returns/changes of address" so i just tossed the lot in the garbage on my way out. 

My second contract is the actual contract I closed on.Crazy thing is, I didn’t see the house before I put contract in.I trusted that my agent knew exactly what I wanted by that time and I flew in to see the house during inspection-before close.STEP #5 Found the money  Now some would probably argue that this step should have been higher up on the food chain…BUT I am simply telling you my process.Being fresh out of college, I did not have the capital to pretty much buy ANYTHING cash-no matter how “cheap” the property was.What I did have was good credit and a job.

Good food for thoughts however...I am very appreciative of all the feedback and comments, thank you so much.

At age 29 I found myself supporting a wife, an ex wife (child support) and 2 kids on food stamps and working for minimum wage.

Food for thought...Have you set your financial goals?

I recommend that all investors work hard to get off-market deals, but if you are on the MLS, then here is some food for thought.

I want to install 20 or so RV Spaces, 60 or so self-storage units and a drive thru food / coffee stand.

Large fashion and food scene.

People stop here for food, gas, and whatever else they see on Hwy 160.

Additionally, the mortgage servicing food chain is a bit convoluted and difficult to at times to be effective, so it is not unusual in due diligence to see a borrower has lined up a short sale for months but for some reason it was never approved.