For mortgages all you get are loans sold on the secondary market with one-size-fits-all, build-to-sell product that is tied to commissions.

All cash offer no contingencies works but everyone else is doing the same, so for those of you who think that makes your offer stronger, it does but your not the only one doing it... theirs lots of competition out there and rightfully so...

I am getting into short sales and was wondering what you all are using to tie up properties.

But a good contract, tying up the property will accomplish much the same thing.Make sure to have any such contracts are gone over by your legal staff for validity in the states you will cover.There are a lot of sites that will tell you that they have a buyers list that you can use.

Fiber mesh added and an extra bag of cement per yard and your stronger than what it was probably,,,depth NO less than 5 " either,deeper if HEAVY traffic expected Around here lots of old drives and floors poured 3.5 and that just does not last.

If your option is long enough, it can be tied to an index for inflation.

Even though you are all cash, you still have closing costs, repairs, insurance, taxes, opportunity cost of your 130K tied up for at least a couple months, possible realtor commissions, etc...Looks like at best you could make a few grand off the deal.

I am generating some seller leads , and getting a few buyers but nothing serious yet.Should I try and tie up properties as they come in regardless if I think I can deal with them or not?

I found myself tied up in the day to day operation of things, not being able to enjoy life and not having enough time to do the things I want to do.

However, eventually all areas are hit with the same storm, just stronger or weaker when it hits.