Buying REO's - Market for the Insane

First off, thanks to TampaSteph and also Shae for the following video.

Are you thinking about getting into the REO market? Maybe you don't like dealing directly with homeowners and think that it would be much easier to buy directly from banks?

It isn't my favorite method of doing real estate, and the following video has a familiar ring to it if you've ever dealt with a bank 0wned or short-sale property.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SM7oWKgCVo4&feature=player_embedded

Enjoy & good luck with your own REO adventures...

Blog Post #100! Hawaii in 2009

I've got a lot of things going in real estate land, but first,

Thanks to everyone that made my most recent trip to Hawaii possible!
My brother got married Saturday and his bride is from Japan, so the most convenient place for everyone to meet was... Hawaii!! So we took the kids out of school for 4 days and flew to Oahu.







4 Days in Oahu/Waikiki for sun, sand, surf and crowds.














I took my oldest son (13) surfing at Canoes/Waikiki (which, incidentally was the same place I learned how to surf @ age 14.) It was a very rewarding experience

North Shore on Friday and the quality of surfing literally blew my mind. In fact, the sheer number of great surf spots and corresponding high quality surfing re-adjusted my surf quality meter. Here's my surf confession: I'm a chump and my spots here in CA are crap. I admit it. Hawaii kicks serious surf booty.
Beautiful sunsets,













Awesome views,













And Delicious Food. (We ate the whole thing already?!)