In the past 6 months I have decided to go full time with investing, so as far as deal structuring with creative financing, I have little to no experience, --other than what I have studied over the years.Potential Deal: I posted "I Buy Houses" type signs, and just got this response tonight....

I also want to have at least a 1 year lease signed.

I have ordered signs to obtain buyers and sellers, got my 800 number voicemail system, business cards, home office setup with fax, scanner, copier computer setup, read all the books (well, alot, anyway), and attended my first REI meeting.

The property owners agreed to the purchase price, signed the contract and everything seemed fine.

Then follow through, firmly but fairly with ALL tenants.You will have to judge your credit requirements partly on your current market if it is REALLY bad, but typically I require 3X rent for gross household income; some sign of stable, verifiable employment (or significant savings); no recent, or more than 3 MINOR credit derogs.

I have some people calling me back on my signs, letters and ads, and want to know better what I am doing.

PLEASE help me find REO companies to sign up with to list here in Florida.ANy hints would be appriciated.

Mind you it took 4 months for my loan officer to finally close and sign docs (Jan of '07 - April '07).

There are usually investors and wholesalers there pitching their properties.Also, try checking Craigslist.org, as well as your local mls- if you don't have access to the mls, find an investor-friendly realtor and have them run a search for you.Call all of the investors/ wholesalers who have "We Buy Houses" ads/signs and see if they have properties available.Good luck,Steph

You can tell because you see the same houses with for sale signs month after month.