They are too big of an organization and they don't specialize in home loans.

Hi Ebony Smith - give the guys at either Advent Properties (http://www.adventpropertiesinc.com) or Vision Property Mgmt (http://vpmpropertymanagement.com) a call ... both specialize in the Oakland market.Good luck,- Brian

You should be able to negotiate, specially with no realtors involved.    

I am not a fan of condo investing either as the association manages the maintenance on the property and you can at any time get hit with a special assessment.The type of neighborhoods i would look in is Albany Park, Avondale, Irving Park, Portage Park, Rogers Park etc

With fierce competition for these distressed properties, it's important that you find a good real estate agent who specializes in this type of purchase to help ensure you jump on a good deal before someone else beats you to it.Flipping Real Estate Without A Lot Of MoneyA common misconception among those looking to get into the home-flipping business isYeah that you need a lot of money to begin with.

There's a special attachment that you're feeling.

It's pretty large and has a big yard, but isn't really anything special, just you basic home, for $3,500, utilities not included.

A special set of additional guidelines will apply.

I talked to my real estate agent (who works mostly in OC and specializes in working with investors/ and is an investor herself) and she reminded me that I actually ask her about it last year when it was on the market. 

@Kevin Coggins with those properties there is still ways for you to make money, specially if they are off market. if on market as well just a less of it.