Thus we have 9 that we will look at a bit more in depth (and in the real world it will not be 9 out of 100 that are worth pursuing IMHO for a wholesale deal).

After listening to today's talking heads, I wonder if waiting till after Jan 20 wouldn't be the better time-they're suggesting that Obama will take immediate steps to loosen the money given the banks etc for loaning.

So instead you are going to have them step into your shoes and purchase the short sale property direct instead of buying it from you correct?

You are going to need a lawyer to pursue this.

If tenant looses there job then Section 8 will step in and pay the whole portion.Section 8 is a good tool, but like everything esle, learn to diversify.

I still do short sales, after stepping away from them for a bit I've made it a large part of my business again.

I knew that a lot of times buyers don't want to wait for the short sale process to run its course, but I step in and speed it up a bit.

Yes, I think that you have to start by finding someone in or out of your area who is willing to walk you through the steps.

She is still entitled to that money whether you go through someone else or not, if she wants to pursue it.

There are many steps you will need to take to position yourself to not only invest in the US but to invest in general.