I learn something new everyday.

Its not that im lazy to read, but I spend a lotta time driving everyday, and I just thought listening to a book while I drive would be more productive.

the best way to do either is to post here and other internet forums. look for someone with experience that is willing to teach you the proper protocol. make yourself known and get your sign posted that you are in business everywhere you can. be prepared to put in some long hours and alot of phone calls. i have over 6000 minutes on my cell this month and over 4500 emails to my inbox. the banks dont deal with anyone that dosnt have the cash to perform so if you dont have a solid buyer backing you up it is not to often that you can find a direct source but you cant stop trying everyday. remember, behind every dud is a stud.

I think when u go to flip a house u really need to be their every day to make sure everything is going fined.

Post it everyday!

If it is an area that is a vacation destination I would lease it on a daily/weekly basis if it works.

If you originally financed the property with 10% down, chances are that you would still have basis more than the amount owed.

Not only is the bank there to win, but so is the big buyer who has plenty of cash to work with and is sitting there waiting for new folks to clear out the low balls, then he walks away satisfying the banks needs.Keep in mind that banks answer to investors on a quarterly basis.

Remember, for every Microsoft, Intel and Google there's a Global Crossing and Enron.If you're going to own individual stocks, including your employer through an employee purchase plan, don't let it become more than 4% of your total portfolio.That said, I look at the following every day because I own them, for at least 20 years now, one has been a slam dunk winner, the other has done pretty good.

Every day the news is full of articles about banks that have been at it for long time getting in trouble with their mortgage portfolios.