I agree with Andy, talk to the banks and see what they will do, you may have a couple refinances ahead of you.I am using a HELOC for my first purchase of my second attempt at investing in RE.

I am using Craigslist and Trulia and priced it correctly....but I don't have enough traffic during the open houses.

I'm a music girl, training myself to start listening to podcasts and audio books more now.

Or when someone told you "hey this needs fixed" it really did.I guess I am used to people being genuine.

It's filled with many amusing stories also!

Good luck finding your first deal.I am using a couple agents, Auction.com, Hubzu and the like.

Marie I find quite amusing.

I have no idea if what they are doing is legal or not.So I've considered this situation for my yet to be ready to rent 950 sq ft, 3 bedroom town homes:If a family has two parents and grandma, plus 4 kids over the age of 1 and infant twins (I am using this example because I have twins), I will have to allow all 9 people in the 3 bedroom unit, unless they are not qualified because of income or background checks or other non-protected reasons.I am not sure how 4 related adults would be viewed under fair housing.

May amuse you or may give you some insight

Most answers will be coming from a personal experience but without being biased they can be great if you have them in the right locations.Properties surrounding Amusement parks, national parks and beaches are all great.We hold a couple properties in ski resorts and those are rented all year long even with the insurance, HOA fees and property management fees being a little on the steep side.Its all about location just like anything else within the real estate industry.Regards,Andres Calderon