Deed of trust investment) is where your the lender holding a first position deed of trust against property.

If I got new PCS orders, I'd probably try to rent the house out at that time, as I would have hopefully already established a positive cash-flow at competitive rents when I purchased.Brian,I see your point about being more clear in my reasoning for using an LLC.

That was a "once in a lifetime situation" that I don't see repeating any time soon, at least not in my lifetime.I have another one I bought pre construction in NC in 2004 and it rents well and does cash flow positive, but the HOA fees keep going up and I later found out the whole complex was built with a cheap roof, siding, and windows and even though its only 8 years old I am starting to get assessments (extra money I have to pay for repairs as a group) on items that should still be good for years.I want to sell it but I have a tenant with a year lease in it, and plus I am pretty sure I would not be able to get more than maybe 20% more than I paid for it in 2004.

The way you interact with people will naturally make them want to do business with you if you are positive and not in a 'hard sell" mode.I just can't believe these potential speakers didn't GET IT.

There recently was a big thread about this and most had positive experiences.And, for what it's worth, they are not government owned properties.

Just keep a positive attitude

You name it, it's all going on.Shale gas is definitely having positive economic impact on small towns in south Texas, BTW.It could be a sharp flow to be followed by a big ebb, but we are about three times our anticipated volume for the first month.

As someone who dabbles in day trading once in awhile, I always set my exit strategy before going into a position, taking gains or losses at predetermined prices without (much) emotion in order to profit or cut my losses early.As a young real estate investor with a full time job, I have been acquiring SFH rentals at 60% to 70% discounts from 2006 highs in the Phoenix market.

You probably want to chat we a lawyer to understand NV law and your position.

If you have the money available, maybe you should offer a large EMD when you do make an offer through her--that might get your offer more attention.If there are only two REO listing agents in your town that could be a positive for you--you can develop a rapport with both and come to understand how they like to do business, maybe they will give out the codes once they trust you.