@Engelo Rumora: pretty much any war zone in the country.

She has relocated out of the country with her family, so it appears she might be the motivated seller I've been looking for.

Doing these things will lose your credability with your buyers.The moment I read your numbers on the deal listed in your first post, I was 99% sure they were inaccurate without even knowing any other deatils or knowing your area (which is clear across the country from me).

This country is so diverse, so how could one governmental entity effectively take care of 300million people?

This is why the country is in so much trouble!

It was close to $5 last time I filled up, here in northern California..My bet is that gas and food prices cross country will rise after elections.

We utilize birddog for short sale referrals all over the country.

You probably won't believe this, but yes, this is a true story...Back in my realtor days I was given a lead to a widow who lived about 45 mins away in a private community in horse country. 

I’m on board with the fact that a plethora of investors seems to be driving prices sky high at this point across the country.

What are your thoughts about investing in remote areas of the country.