http://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/524/blog_posts/2239-progress-is-slow-#comments Comments from 'Progress is slow?' in The list has begun at BiggerPockets.com http://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/524/blog_posts/2239-progress-is-slow-#c_1857 http://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/524/blog_posts/2239-progress-is-slow-#c_1857 thats funny you mention chatting up a light post, I'm the exact same way. check out freebanditsigns.com they're giving away 25 small econoboard signs for free, all you pay for is shipping. My first order I got away with 200 signs, I tried it again and they caught me and said I can only order 1 (25 package) at a time LOL Either way, keep rockin! it'll happen for you. http://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/524/blog_posts/2239-progress-is-slow-#c_1860 http://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/524/blog_posts/2239-progress-is-slow-#c_1860 I always heard "find owners with equity"? HOW THE F@#K do you do that? Where is this info found? My tax assessors office doesn't have this info? Thanks for the info Nick. I'll look them up. http://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/524/blog_posts/2239-progress-is-slow-#c_1861 http://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/524/blog_posts/2239-progress-is-slow-#c_1861 equity is a funny word these days, you'll more than likely have to create that equity unless you do end up getting lucky and finding a seller with equity. http://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/524/blog_posts/2239-progress-is-slow-#c_1863 http://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/524/blog_posts/2239-progress-is-slow-#c_1863 Norm, I read you stuff around here and it looks like you are working hard, which is very key in this business. How is your funding? That is really the most important component. http://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/524/blog_posts/2239-progress-is-slow-#c_1869 http://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/524/blog_posts/2239-progress-is-slow-#c_1869 I have a pretty good list of buyers I think are serious. I spent some time with them on the phone, and generally you can tell who's serious and who isnt. I guess we'll see when it comes time for purchase? Also as an up-date, I had a call from one of my mailers. She just listed the house with a realtor. Just wants to get out of the business pretty much. Going to take a look at it tomorrow. Not sure if anything will come of it but who know's maybe she has something else to sell. AND I had a call from the "we buy houses" ad I ran. The BEST part? It's directly next door to my duplex! What are the chances? Have to call that one back tomorrow. I was supposed to go look at a 3 unit tomorrow, but found out it was sold already. Crap, I know this area, only 16 days on the market. Seller told me he'd call back if the deal fell through..oh well. Anyway, seems like the ball is starting to roll...fingers are crossed... http://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/524/blog_posts/2239-progress-is-slow-#c_1874 http://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/524/blog_posts/2239-progress-is-slow-#c_1874 Good for you Norm, keep up the great work. Looks like you are getting a bit closer. http://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/524/blog_posts/2239-progress-is-slow-#c_1876 http://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/524/blog_posts/2239-progress-is-slow-#c_1876 Hey Norm. It looks like your not located too far from me! I am located here in Syracuse. Chris http://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/524/blog_posts/2239-progress-is-slow-#c_1878 http://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/524/blog_posts/2239-progress-is-slow-#c_1878 Yes Will..slow but sure I guess. Yes Syracuse is only 2 1/2 hrs or so away. Been there many times. I also have a friend that lives there that I visit often. Baldwinsville I believe. GO ORANGE??? Or at least that's what I hear EVERY time I go there? Are you buying/bought any property here? http://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/524/blog_posts/2239-progress-is-slow-#c_1880 http://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/524/blog_posts/2239-progress-is-slow-#c_1880 Norm, I know Baldwinsville. I currently have a condo for sale there in Village Green off of the golf course. Yes I am looking to buy. I have an offer I just put in on a foreclosure yesterday. Chris http://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/524/blog_posts/2239-progress-is-slow-#c_1881 http://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/524/blog_posts/2239-progress-is-slow-#c_1881 Village green...I played that course. Small world. Where are you buying around here? Any specific area? What's your criteria? Should I keep you in mind if I see something interesting/fits your criteria?