Alternatively, you could take an upfront fee from the buyer ("finder's fee") and then have the seller execute his contract too.

I really didn't want probate leads mixed in with expired listings or absentee owners because each had a different set of rules for a drip campaign.If you have the skills, Access is a better alternative to Excel, but if not, check this out:http://www.strugglinginvestor.com/free-rei-lead-management-software/Keeps track of leads, mailings, integrates with your calendar, and will hold document templates for mail merge.

Note that learning subject-to purchases is a good alternative if personal guarantees are something you worry about.

My question to you is what other investment alternatives would you suggest?

Hello,I was wondering if anyone has a vacation house available for last week of March that would like to trade for something similar, in the summer, in the mountains of CO.What I'm looking for: at least 2br house, condo etc, somewhere warm and preferably by the water (I'm thinking FL but open to alternatives) available for Mar 24-31 (sorry I can't make the conference due to this, but I can't change my kids' summer break).

What is your procedure for handling a tenant calling you on a cold Winter day at 2AM on a Saturday saying the heat went out and they have no alternative heating method.1.

If I was a homeowner who needed to sell right now, I don't have time to let a Realtor hold my home on the market for 3-4 yrs. i would look for other alternatives.

I'm learning, though, about hard money lending and other alternatives on these forums, especially for over 10 properties, so may be a different avenue, although much higher rates, but it could be your solution if you found the right investors.

So, if you want to sell, do it properly, or keep it and continue to rake in more on rents than you would from an alternative investment on that sale.

As an alternative, I proposed buying a nice 3/2/2 that she and a couple of friends (also young medical professionals) could rent from me.