I can just go buy another one with 100% financing and I don't need any refi to do that.I do have excellent credit; a history of success over the years; and a good long-term business relationship with the decision makers at my local banks (president and vice president).

What makes all the difference in the world is how many "sides" do they get and/or their relationship with the seller.

Your going to have to make some hard life changing decisions to save your future relationship with your father.

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Excellent point, Mike!

That's what the article seemed to suggest.I have a credit score approaching 800 and everything else makes me an excellent candidate to get a mortgage but all that is useless if a short sale deal requires all cash.

Looking to see if I can establish relationships on the forum with people interested in buying bulk REO'S in cities across the country.

I know this site will be a great resource for landlording Q&A, but can anyone recommend an excellent book on landlording?