We would look at the product in the 2 mile to 3 mile radius for suburban.

A few of these properties look distressed from the outside and based on what is owed and the likely BPO, I feel they're excellent candidates for a short sale. 

I can't really speak to other ways to get started, as I'm certainly not an RE pro, more of a retirement financial pro, but I am sure you will get some excellent ideas.Adam

If it isn't a secondary market product, as mentioned, there is no upside for the lender and they won't release anyone until the loan is paid off.That said, it wouldn't be impossible for a lender to agree up front in creating a loan that they would take a co-signer for a stated period of time or when the collateral value increases or the LTV reaches a certain point, this is done primarily in commercial aspects.

Haven't done anything with real estate since then as I've been busy with my own video production business and traveling, etc. 

> My Big picture goal is to invest / work hard in my 20's by building great habits, finding excellent mentors, taking massive action, and applying proven principles to achieve my goal of living off a relatively passive income by the time I am 30 so that I may travel the world an explore other passions. 

Since I found them, sitting in traffic has never been more productive!

I strongly believe the droid is a far better product unless your 60 yrs old just learning a smart phone and need the most simple platform.

Wow, This is excellent advice on how to repair credit. 

You might want to look up @Dave Van Horn as a source for NPN product.