Gerald David - Thanks for connecting.....we focus most of our investing in Portland, although we are currently looking at an expansion to Bend because its such a cool place.....that and the market it prime for a comeback.

And, from your long post just above and the response to Jon, that when it comes down to it, taking care of kids is your lowest priority in this list of priorities: "FIRST for the best school for our child...and SECOND for the home in which we would live. " So, in the end, it may be the one you have to bend on.

whatever you dont bend numbers to make it work on paper

Chris L.What are your thoughts about rentals in South Bend, particularly around Notre Dame?

These bring in around $2000 a month in rent.I don't care how you bend it, those numbers don't work.

But for smokers we will not bend our "no smoking" rules.

Lots of ways to get investors to buy in without bending to their wants.

My name is Justin Nothem from West Bend, WI.

So if a buyer wants a pro's opinion, best to bring them in during the 10-14 showing days that the prop is on the market before the seller sits back and sees how deep people are willing to bend to have the privilege of buying his home!

Hello All,To anyone on here who has successfully closed on multiple transactions on properties in the North Central MA and Southern NH area, would any of you have a recommendation for me on a title company that handles many cash closings with investors (around 100+ per yer), and is familiar with handling double closings, where there is two cash transactions; Seller A - Investor "You" B - End Buyer C (typically within the SAME DAY)?