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Comment from: adrianna [Visitor]
i will love to get into somthing like this but time are hard for home ower trying to find motatived seller
01/05/09 @ 18:13
Comment from: Florence Ogburu [Visitor]
I am a Real Estate Agent.
01/05/09 @ 18:41
Comment from: mitch lampe [Visitor]
Hi James O.K. you say find a motivated seller but when you do there usaually not any equity and so unless you do a short sale the deal is dead unless the owner will sell and still owe? That is not happening. So are there deals that really have alot of equity and or do you do shot sales something that I have not heard you talk about much?

James replies:

Yes, only a small fraction of motivated sellers have equity; you're right about that. You need to look at a lot of deals to find really great deals. The general rule is that you look at 100 to find 10 possibles, to put offers in on 3 and get 1 accepted. That's from Dolf De Roos and I've found it to be pretty accurate UNLESS you are spending money on marketing to have motivated sellers call you. I do have several articles on this exact concept; please do read those.

You can also focus your marketing on properties that have a lot of equity to increase your odds. Try targeting Absentee Owners that have owned their properties for a decade or more.

I do NOT recommend short sales for most investors as a good place to start.

Sincerely,

James
01/05/09 @ 19:08
Comment from: Janis Searcey [Visitor]
James,

Yes, you really do simplify the
process. And you're right. The
process is simple .. but not easy.

Visitors/readers should take a
look at James' great supply
of learning materials to make
sure they have the best education
before starting with any investment
strategies.

Education is the key here.
01/06/09 @ 08:09
Comment from: monty johnson [Visitor] Email
If short sales are not a good place to start, then where should it be? Being a landlord is definitely not a good place to start either. A lease option or rent to own is more landlord duty.

James replies:

I recommend you deal directly with sellers on properties that are not upside down with their loans.

Sincerely,

James
01/06/09 @ 16:29
Comment from: Andy [Visitor]
I'm small investor and I did only a few deals buying,fixing and selling houses.I'm looking for some wholesaling investor in my area who can add me to his buyer list.Living and dealing within Philadelphia PA area. How can I find this person?
01/06/09 @ 17:58

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