Sorry I don't have anything really constructive to suggest to you but...Have you given up on properties in trenton or is this just in addition to investing there?

We would rely mostly on renting the homes to pay the expenses (Although we would have a few thousand cash saved up just in case).

Hey Justin, I have skimmed the HAMP whitepaper, but not read every bit of it.

Justin, Welcome to the site too.

This just in: Any rental property with 2 or more floors must be equipped with elevators, including SFHs.

If I were, based on Justin's recommendation, I would probably hit up Vikram since he's local to me and work with him.

When I worked as a sales rep for a large company, my mgr used to always tell me that relationship is what keeps you prosperous.

Mention briefly and just in passing that mortgages are harder to get and that your guy seems to be able to deliver.Then shut up about it.

The lender might require that there be a listing agreement with a realtor, but a good negotiator could assist you with circumventing that requirement.If you acquire the note as suggested by Financexaminer (Bill), be sure that you have the estate reps on board to get a DIL.

My father in law is a sales rep (works from home, very flexible schedule) and is far more competent than I and is willing to be a backup handyman.