We all have stepped on decks / stairs etc that looked in good shape on top and snap in half showing the center all rotten.You use exterior STAIN, your choice is then, semi transparent which shows the wood grain like regular stains or solid which looks just like a paint but allows the wood to breathe properly. 

Beg borrow or steal the money to get the foundation fixed.Brian above had a very good suggestion on how on how to get a good loan.Get the place cleaned up as best as you can...farm out any of the prep that you can't do yourself.Take deep breaths. 

I would love to say that this is wrong, but in reality, if the bank held their breath and did nothing everytime a borrower said they wanted to do a short sale, it would be counterproductive for the bank.

They are super well fed".The guy just bursted out  and I had to wait literally for 5 minutes for him to catch his breath.

I want to eat, sleep, and breathe it.

It's a breath of fresh air on the internet.  

I've always enjoyed my job, but always felt deep down that I eventually wanted out of the "Rat Race" and to become my own boss and control my financial destiny.Well, let's just say that I was recently re-inspired to take some action towards this dream of F.I. and to breathe some life into my RE business. 

I think the recent adjustments we are experiencing on Idealista and other portals do not reflect yet the market reality, but people are just trying to revert prices back to what the "fair value" should have been a few months ago.The market is frozen so far and sellers are holding their breath for a while, waiting for more clarity to come soon.

Welcome Doc,Take a deep breath and relax.

Breathe Google :roll: