I've heard loosely that offer acceptance runs at about 10-30% per person, typically.

Evelyn Roper in my town of Reading Massachusetts house identical to yours would be well in excess of $600,000.

My excess income is then poured into my real estate business.

For example, our plan (loosely) is as soon as we make the same amount that one of us makes in a year (the lesser salary, of course) that one quits and focuses full time on RE investing with the other still part time (goal of doing this in one year).

Work in sections to avoid the sealer drying before you wipe the excess off.  

50k to replumb a 4 unit does seem a bit excessive.  

I had two that were in excess of $200k.

ThanksDaria, I'm sorry to hear about you loosing your job but this opens up an opportunity for you to take control over your retirement accounts.

I know that the owner of the homes is in a distressed and fragile state with loosing their home.My question is, how would you tailor your direct mail campaign that does not elevate their stress and have the direct mail campaign portray an image of wanting to help the owner in their current time of need with their financial bind by selling their home before it goes to auctionAny thoughts, comments, examples, or previous experience on the pre foreclosure target is greatly appreciated!!!!

Another option would be to weigh out how much the fees are vs what you could loose if someone poaches your deals.Another option would be an assignable contract that you get the sellers to sign.