A seller subject to a short sale is usually at the bank's mercy.  

This subjects you to that interest rate risk should they rise.The strategy I currently use is a combination of the two.  

I'm trying to build a foundation of knowledge on the subject.  

I don't have to be subject to certain rules being an Agent requires which I feel I shouldn't have to be. 

That's like asking who has the prettiest baby...it's far too subjective for anyone to answer truthfully, especially without any parameters on which to consider. 

If so, offer to buy them "Subject To"Is it a mix of all of the above?

I currently have several properties obtained "subject to", and am currently exploring options to utilize their equity to fund other non-RE projects.

When used as a substitute for "Subject to", it circumvents "Due on Sale" because the title doesn't "change hands" right away.Seems a bizarre way to sell your home unless you need to do a "subject to" or you have little or no equity and can't raise your share of the closing costs as the seller.The agent may be a "wanna be" REI without enough education or ethics to make a go of it at this point.I'd find another agent...David J Dachtera"Success is not a destination.

You could use your equity/cash reserves to acquire properties "subject to" .

It just isn't diverse enough for my tastes, I'd rather overpay for a more stable market.