so i can afford to do a double closing?

I'm open to what I can afford at this point, and will produce some cash flow at this point.

While real estate investment would be my ideal occupation I am curently just trying to find a home that we can afford.

Have plenty of properties to choose from, but I find mostly low income buyers who 'think' they can afford a lease option, but $700 a month (average buyer maximum amount) doesn't work for me.

How much risk can you afford?

If you have something to sell (product or service) and that is one reason that you are here then keep the casual comments to a minimum while remaining professional at all times.

Are there areas within driving distance that appeal to you and are more affordible then the one you are presently in?

Direct Buy claims no mark up etc. however I know that they do mark up products.

As the housing market slumps, generally you would think rental market gets stronger since less people can afford to buy.Also, once you hold a property for over 2 years as a primary residence I believe you won't have to pay capital gains tax up to 250k, even if you start renting it after the 2 years---someone please confirm.I think a more important question is what your strategy is going forward.

I'm hoping the next deal will afford me either less rehab work/similar profit or larger profit considering I spent a couple months rehabbing the house....brand new everything.