LOCK AND KEY'Madoff had long kept the financial statements for his hedge fund business under "lock and key," according to prosecutors, and was "cryptic" about the firm.

They are the key to bottom line, imo.

I agree with Jon on this point.A better idea is the cash for keys program that most lenders use to move tenants out of a foreclosed property.

The Fed is running out of ammunition.http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Fed-cuts-target-for-key-rate-apf-13846723.html :cool:

Home Depo now sells lock sets that can be reset to a different key.

Now, relationships are key.

If they are, they must sign that disclosure and you can continue from there.Now if you plan to find an end-buyer on the MLS, I always include in my contract to purchase that I have the right to market the property before closing (including the MLS), and that they will provide me a key to access the property for showings / contractor bids.

Having a proper business plan, multiple exit strategies, and the ability to properly analize the investments are also key factors in addition to purchasing at a large discount in any economy, bad, or good.

I have done some lease option/lease purchase and it is one of my favorite strategies when selling (especially in the current market conditions).The key to a successful lease option is details you use in your contracts.

See motivation is the key that makes real estate fun and exciting.