I was just wondering if someone could explain it to me or maybe tell me where I can find an E-book on the subject.

There are many good books and I am sure you will learn more on this site.John Corey

Using a lawyer is one way to help improve the odds as you now have the lawyer liability insurance on the line.Pick up William Bronchick's Wealth Protection book ~$14.00 on Amazon).

Get the RE books you think are interesting and camp out.

Places that have books on RE.

It could work better if the estimates were from two or more companies that were not your company.It could also be that the REOs are selling for higher prices than you want to pay so you are just not going to get many acceptances.Some deals will happen when the lender is facing pressure to get the property off the books.

I know an entire book can be written on each creative tactic I plan on using but I’m just interested in knowing the basics (the contracts that are involved, and what to do with them after they are signed, and under what prime times should I look to use each tactic), I plan on learning the details through the school of hard knocks, that’s through actually getting out there in the field learning and making mistakes.another reason why I just want the basics, is because I don't want that whole "paralysis of analysis" thing to happen to me that happens to most beginning investors, its so easy to get overwhelm in this business that’s why most fail and the ones that are somewhat successful take so long to do so.So if anyone can answer all of my questions or part of them I’ll be so thankful

If you need a receipt the book lists a pretty good one.Funny enough the calculations used to identify good deals are similar or the same as what Mike advocates.

That is pretty good in my book even if what they want is now what I will offer.John Corey

Any suggestions anyone has for good books or do it yourself guides are much appreciated.