Scott Scheel mentions that for bigger properties it is tough to get a good deal in markets that are already showing good indications of future growth (either already in the process of growing, or showing the "obvious" increases in population/job growth) He says the best deals are frequently found in weak or even declining markets where you have much better leverage with sellers.This is a risky proposition because real estate trends seem to last quite a while, but if timed correctly an investor can do much better than average by getting in early before the rest of the herd does.Do you guys have any ideas of how to anticipate a potential turnaround area before the census data refects it (IMO this data is a beacon to RE investors) I have a couple ideas I think may be worth looking into:-Projected inflow of large, new employer-New transportation artery-Unaccounted change (in census data) of demographics (undesirables moving out, nicer crowd moving in)-Perhaps a well structured conversation with someone at the economic planning department to find out how close to fruition some upcoming changes are taking place.

You can still own and transport and even carry a gun in California if you follow the laws properly and obtain the proper license.

About the act http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=179414,00.html Clikc on publication 4681 to read more about foreclosure, credit cards, repo's then see the IRS news release IR-2008-17 from what i read as long as its your primary residence the debt is forgiven and you will not owe taxes on it.

If you don't already have some, get some business cards.

It is a crisis... the poor will get poorer and as food gets more expensive, the American taxpayer (Only the working, earning Americans by the way, the majority that abused the "everyone should own a home policy" by using their home as a ATM card will get welfare and foodstamps and guess how the gov't will pay for that?

What's worked best for me is putting my url on post cards I send out to sellers.

I'm thinking of post cards or online campaigns targeted to CD investors.I'd like to discuss things with anyone with any tips on marketing techniques, prospect demographics, success rates, etc.

This should clearly state who the members are; what their share of the ownership is; and how the compensation will be defined.Definitely set up a separate bank account (and a credit card if you can).

I think I need something more than just a standard hand written thank you card thanking them for spending the time to speak with me.

LAST BUT NOT LEAST ACTUALLY MOST IMPORTANT .....GET A LIBRARY CARD AND HIT UP THE REAL ESTATE SECTION READ EVERYTHING YOU CAN ON WHOLESALING THEN PUT IT TO ACTION!!!!