That said most of my regular buyers can pin point their cost of repairs for their specific exit strategy really quickly.

They are often very motivated sellers which is the important factor.Plus there are ways of educating them on the benefits of owner financing which increases their profits and benefits you as well.I don't see how this process takes up any much more time than dealing with a regular seller.

He is a regular contributor to the main blog and has extensive experience in that market and wrote a really nice piece recently on unsustainable wholesaling.

George Paiva, yes - I'm a member of CTREIA and attend fairly regularly.

We do BofA and HAFA preapproveds on a regular basis.

Lack of trust of realtorsLack of trust of professionals in general vs regular peopleThey perceive they have a house nobody wantsThey have a problem they don't think a real estate agent can help with.

The bidding stopped at 530K and the guy who won is a regular bidder but he looked shocked that he won.

I'm in the Tampa area as well.Are you currently renting these properties to 'regular' tenants?

If you're looking just for cash flow rental income then you can make money in Detroit on section 8 (or regular tenants but higher risk of non payment since economy is not too well) but if you're looking for property appreciation I don't think you would want to invest in Detroit.

Prefer elevator / doorman bldg.Please add me to your cash buyer's list if you regularly encounter any of the above.Thanks and Happy Investing !