I tried to do this with one property (not a completely valid test, I know) and the answer the agent gave me was, "the bank wants to see it on the MLS for at least 5 days".

This is a bump and a test.

I get the impression from your post, saying "I want to offer to private investors" that you're just testing this creative financing idea.Bad idea to guarantee the return.

Sorry, that just doesn't pass the common sense test...

Tenants actually understand that there are rules to follow, but they are a lot like 3 year old kids, always testing to see what they can get away with.Once they test a couple of times and are met with a tough (but polite) response, they will usually stop testing.Your only power over the tenants is your ability to evict.

When you post an add here and there on CL, then send out a few letters, then maybe put out some bandit signs your chances of getting a deal are going to be pretty slim.

In the begining the best method of finding motivated sellers will involve testing.

., without testing your current lender.

Bryan, if you're interested in optimizing a page's copy to improve conversions, you should A/B test it using a tool like Google Website Optimizer or KissMetrics.

I have heard that a test is a $100.00, I don't know what the technician is going to charge to swipe the floor for the test!