OK, so when looking at pre-foreclosures you have a few types of strategies to work with:Short Sale (some equity)Subject - To (low equity, possible upside down)Wrap (some equity)Fix and Flip (mid to high equity)Wholesale (high equity)If you are looking at a subject - to, the key is having a strong knowledge of the entire system AND a rockstar title company.

If you choose to invest here, tenant selection will be key.

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I have been guaranteed first-look of the property as soon as the REA gets the keys and if it checks out, I'd like to put in an offer ASAP.

The stable and reliable flow of income is a key consideration in mortgage loan underwriting.

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So I think the take away is just help people and give free information... if they want to buy from you then they will, if they don't then the crap your selling just ininst that good.

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As in any area it is key to get the right property managment company put in place since you are out of town.