Usually customers have nothing and I have to look it all up online."

If you prefer not to do that, you could order a "drive by" appraisal from a local appraiser.Ultimately it's all up to the bank to accept or deny the offer.

Forgot to also Mention although I prefer to unload my REO's via bulk sale for less money, I have no problem getting rid of them individually however I would probably look for a larger spread.

I probably wouldn't have done it anyway.Two things I used to always do was show them a sample of which size nail or staple (preferred) they were allowed to use if they hung Christmas lights on the exterior.

I generally prefer the 3/2 or a 4/2 as the statistics in my area show these are properties that are most often sold.

I prefer to work with person who has experience or worked for a lender(s) in this field.

Mostly it has to do with your comfort level, education and tolerance for risk.Personally - we prefer real estate (obviously) for multiple reasons.

It's just preference, and what you feel is most effective for you.

Makes me think of the Lady Luck in downtown Vegas that shut down, what two and half years ago for "remodelling".In the article, they point out 20-25% of their sales loss is due to customers being unable to get financing.

I prefer subject to and lease options to wholesaling because I get more paydays.