When the going gets tough the tough get going goes the old phrase and this truly applies to the real estate game.

It is easy to make money when real estate is booming but it is easier to make money still when things are tough, provided you know what to do in order to make that money.

The biggest opportunity under a so-called tough economy is for those of us who are looking forward in the acquisition of real properties and mortgage paper that are going quickly into default.

But what if you don't have enough money to acquire those assets? Is it possible to get people who have the money to put that money up if you have the expertise to make it happen?