I also drive the neighborhood.

I found a house needing rehab in a decent working class/military neighborhood.. houses in the neighborhood of comparable SF, Beds and baths where selling for 90K 3 years ago..

The neighborhood and the cities in which we work are now understand what we do and are glad when we show up.

TITLE Insurance and Title searches are utmost importantce4. research your neighborhoods and know who your target market is5.

I have had them run gas and water line extensions to connect, and it's usually easy to get a $500-$1000 up front "decorating" incentive from them to organize and spiff up the area you plan to install (by signing a 5 or 10 year contract).

Door hangers in the area as well.Chose another neighborhood and did driveby's and sent letters to the owners of empty houses.Lisa :wink:

The following are possible answers with some possible conditions:1.Out of town owner – unfamiliar with current market conditions2.Incompetent to negotiate – power of attorney3.Passed away/executor of estate – quick sale, legal authority4.Real estate broker or organized selling entity – it may be overpriced.5.Bank officer or foreclosure agency personnel dept. – lower your offer6.Sophisticated lease optioning reseller/investor – big bad wolf!

Once again, the closet is of importance to the ladies so I will look to paint that bright white, upgrade the lighting and install a closet organizing system to maximize the space that is available.

I run an ad in the local paper the says; "XX neighborhood, X bedrooms, X baths, owner will finance with $2500 down payment".

(I know you didn't ask but thought it might be helpful anyway.)TTYLJim Watkinswww.dfwmentor.comThe sales in the neighborhood were between $130-$140 so I was basing that on the most conservative of $130,000.