This article explores the reasons why foreclosed properties fail and how to make the
best of them.  

It also goes over the pitfalls of owning property, trying to do more with less, and
provides guidelines to make sure all properties provide good security and acceptable
return.

Every non-traditional lender, in addition to obvious need to remain profitable enough
to stay in business, is concerned with two major elements of property assessment: 
first, making sure the collateral, or security, accepted for a loan is adequate; and
second, handling properties foreclosed upon default of the loan.  This article points
out the areas to scrutinize when reviewing property, and the highlights of elements
that are critical to effectively handling Real Estate Owned.

This article is not for the person who thinks negotiation is \"kill or be killed\". 
Most people think negotiation is the process of taking advantage of someone else.  It
is done all the time, including within families, but it need not be.  Negotiation of
that sort creates very short term advantages and long term liabilities.  The best
negotiators strive to simply discover the truth of the needs and equities on both
sides and then help everyone get what they ought to have if the truth were known to
everyone.  This article explores the basic skill-sets necessary to place \"the
truth\" in front of the other party so that they are willing and able to work toward
mutual goals.