You need to also remember that some Short Sales transactions can take months.

They will go through arbitration and you just ask for all documentation they received on the transaction.

I pay the sellers directly each month...very easy transactions all the way around.

Call the business lending department and ask about: seasoning requirements, LTV, lending to entity versus person.What is the problem with 6 months seasoning? 

I have approached a lot of sellers from my DM campaign about using seller financing and they are just not interested because they want to cash out.The Solution:So I want to engineer a double transaction where I get the seller to originate the note, and then take that note to a note buyer right after the closing so the seller can cash out and I get my seller financed note.

But I have to admit the transaction costs have kept me out of it (closing, realtors, short term capital gains, check your rate with IRS site research or a CPA; plus all the fix up fees).Of course, there are even hybrid strategies, like Jay P.

You need to know what these are for your local area, ask a realtor or your title company, to be able to identify who owns the property.You might call/visit the local government building or planning department to find out two things; 1) Who owns that parcel and 2) what covenants/operating and use agreements, if any, are in place that control the use and maintenance of the property.

In states where such data was available, transactional data was also factored into the equation.

They are still separate transactions but they can be done with the same paperwork saving you a little time and stress.

Am not an expert on this but here are possible first steps:;Dont just drive by, When you see potential candiate property, stop and ask questions from the neighbours, search the net for the last transaction on the property, visit the county office for available city records..etc.