I live in one of the largest counties in metro Atlanta, and as of this minute, there are only 4 active HUD properties that are open to investors!

Why a mortgaged home purchase is considered any different than buying stock on margin is beyond me.I'd love to be enlightened though.And on another note, are our high schools and colleges failing THIS miserably in educating young adults about basic economics?

It seems that it would be smart to look into those areas with a lot of shadow inventory/high default rates .Hard to say about those bulk package deals..I'm guessing they will be getting good deals on them...but unfortunately only the largest of investors will be able to get in on those deals as far as I can tell..

Because the non-performing loan will have the largest market discount the opportunity for high yield is present.

My guess is that if you have a dual degree in economics and computer engineering, and can speak spanish, you could land a six figure job right out of college.And, a college education is never a waste.good luck

I would label myself an astute idiot in this regard- knowing there's no possible way I (or trump, or buffet, or bloody Stephen hawking for that matter) could predict what's coming in today's economic environment, I completely forsake capital gain predictions and speculations, go for utmost cash flow, spread geographically to hedge risk, and get the best property managers I can get my hands on, to ensure maximum vacancy regardless of market conditions at any time.

If you really want an incredible unbias analysis of the market place, read the following from the Arizona State University Real Estate Dept & Economics.

Interview: Appraiser Who Brought Down Countrywide By Isaac Peck, Associate EditorThe U.S. housing bubble and the corresponding real estate market crash of 2007-2008 brought about one of the most severe economic downturns in America since the Great Depression.

I agree that inventory levels have dropped and property values are increasing, however, we are still able to find many good deals in the greater metro areas.Atlanta is one of the largest markets in the country with a population between 7 to 8 million people.

I knew it was a great rental market (60% rental in the city as opposed to 40% owner occupied) and despite the population trends and Kodak I knew from living there that there was still economic development and growth.