Make certain your offer is made in such a way that you can transfer control.In this scenario, it is not a matter of finding what others have seen and rejected, it is a matter of getting to a deal first.Or - you could lock up a single cash buyer, scout for deals, and when one comes up get them to make the offer immed.

Doug and Mike try to get a visual on the property during a scout before the auction- although it doesn't always happen.

They really laughed when I hollered like a 7 year old girl scout.

As you already know that's for very low profit margin for me.I have been doing a lot of scouting for new areas in SW Florida and hopefully found a new direction on homes a little more expensive such as $80-$90 all-in that would resell anywhere from $110 or $120K on the low end to maybe about $150K on the high end.For this I would need a private lender at rates close to what J Scott is paying, maybe 15% without points.I like the idea of an JV equity split deal, but keep getting scared by posts about violating security laws.

I send out a "scout" postcard to a new list and use the returns to purge the mailing list.

I've been scouting out the Greeley/Fort Collins area right now.Thanks

I've been scouting this site for some time now and finally decided to join!

Hi ... need advice on the following scenerios:(1) Scouting Foreclosure Auction Bids I am in real estate and have MLS.

I used to love location scouting for my little fitness business (basically looking for gyms/church rooms to rent to hold classes).

Kinda gets expensive if you are just scouting for areas. http://www.easidemographics.com/Cgi-bin/Dod_Rings.asp