I have bought all of my properties as REO's, short sales, and a few from owners, but the market is changing and inventory is drying up, so i am starting to learn about marketing to motivated homeowners.

As you become eligible for financing you can pull the trigger later.

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So I can both invest but pull the trigger fast on a real estate deal.

You can imagine what happens in south Florida when AC is turned off and the bathroom fixture trap seal dried up for six months.I saw termite droppings and wings.

If the 70% rule isn't working in your area, bend it, and just understand you need to lower your expectations of profit. 15% profit on 2 deals is much better than 20% of no deals.I just closed a property on friday that im flipping for 18% if it goes perfect, Im willing to do 15% because my market has been so dry.

I'd probably try to avoid the quick claim thing - it could trigger a due-on-sale clause.

Although if I find a good property I can pull the trigger on the later end of month 2 and by the time the 30 day closing period is up I normally have the rest.

After that I let it dry for a few days and follow it up with a heavy coat of shellac.

I found that pulling the trigger on the first deal is the hardest.