http://www.biggerpockets.com/articles/1768/user BiggerPockets Donte Aka GetSmart Articles http://www.biggerpockets.com/articles/199 You have now been giving the numbers to determine if the Charlotte NC real estate market will produce a quick sale or a deferred sell that might make more sense. The current real estate market isn't producing fast sells for owners that need to sell quickly. http://www.biggerpockets.com/articles/199 http://www.biggerpockets.com/articles/201 Wholesaling is an art and you need all the pieces in place to make things run smoothly. This article will help you get started in wholesaling if you aren't already. http://www.biggerpockets.com/articles/201 http://www.biggerpockets.com/articles/266 If your real estate market is like Charlotte North Carolina, then traditional ways of selling through a real estate agent is not going to work. You have to start thinking creatively to sell or get rid of the burden of your house. http://www.biggerpockets.com/articles/266 http://www.biggerpockets.com/articles/267 Short sales are for homeowners that are insolvent due to bad terms or a fallen real estate market. There are some things every homeowner should take into consideration before agreeing to a short sale. http://www.biggerpockets.com/articles/267 http://www.biggerpockets.com/articles/971 Beginning in the wholesale business requires leads of the sellers that need out and sell that same house to a buyer that is looking for that type of house. This article goes into how a beginner can come into the business of wholesaling properties to investors that are looking for rehabs, fixer uppers, handy man specials or whatever type of property they want to purchase. http://www.biggerpockets.com/articles/971 http://www.biggerpockets.com/articles/972 Short sales can be a nightmare for new investors that want to put their hands around the process. Checklists and knowing the right paperwork is needed to simplify the process. http://www.biggerpockets.com/articles/972