I strongly urge you to use an LLC or other legal business entity to flip short sales as banks are savvy to the land trust and when seen on the contract, option or PSA, they may simply reject the offer all together, whereas an entity is common practice for investors which provides liability protection advantages, etc.

This is, by far, the least expensive form of advertising and you should take advantage of it.Cold calling Rules:1.Never Stop before you're done2.Practice your scripts3.Let the phone ring three times4.Track your numbers5.Stand up6.No means you're closer to the yes[b]Business cards[/b]Business cards are yet another secret weapon in obtaining ample customers and beating out the competition that’s so prevalent in this industry.

So, if that's a concern, then these have an advantage.

The place is frequented by drug addicts and homeless vagrants who are taken advantage of by the tenants in exchange for allowing them to stay overnight.

I don't know all the details on it, but have heard others have been able to use it to their advantage.

The HOA can making renting very difficult.But don't you think there can be advantageous such as low maintenance and possibly better quality tenants when comparing a house at similar value?

are there any advantages to building new homes for the purposes of renting them out as investment properties?

Hi Johnniejrde,Don't know if this thread is still alive but, noticed that you have not been answered so maybe this will help.Postcard's are a great marketing tools an all of us in the industry should be taking full advantage of this cost effective approach to getting our message out there.

Take advantage of the slowness to acquire properties.

You must be that person or they are going to call your competition...