If someone comes to me, I'll send them your way.If you need help in your search or want to verify something don't hesitate to ask.For example: I have clients worldwide and things are just as easy as I e-mail them, talking on the phone.

I talked to the neighbors.

Hi James,I'm a newbie, but the things you're talking about are all the same things I've been reading about, so it sounds like you're on the right track.

Been at this a couple of years...talked With a number of sellers...they all seem to think I'm nuts when I get to the part about my offer being 60-65 cents on the dollar...is this realistic?

I'll talk to my bank and see if I can just keep the money on deposit, make a cash offer and let them finance it at the close.

It's a double closing, I just want be sure theirs no gotcha clauses......I have looked at the property with my GC and talked with my RE now the contract just needs a going over on my 1st deal that I think is a dealurgently needed... 

You need to talk to the owner.

Going to one without already having a pretty good idea of what you are after is just asking to spend money on wind.You could also talk with your local investors and see if they are willing to share their knowledge.

Talk soon,William Lees Jr

I'm still learning too, but here's where I get most of my info from:-Talk to every broker and lender that you can get an appointment with, tell them about your situation and see what they offer you.