All that money did was allow some accounting shenanigans so the banks could acknowledge some of their bad debt as currently every large financial institution is insolvent, but if we all close our eyes and pretend they are all healthy eventually time will heal all wounds is the theory.

The Phoenix economy is still healthy and growing, but at a much lower rate than just two years ago.

Ofgift, I would try wetting the soil around the crevice that you are trying to fill.

Now, 8 months later, she calls and says she came back last week and retested the soil around the house.

Our buyers wanted a soil sample done, and proper disposal of the oil...then wanted it topped off (with a special sand mixture) by a professional.

The owner's health is failing and has recently re-married and moved out of the house entirely.

I primarily practice (surprise) real estate law, along with a healthy dose of small business support and some litigation.  

I live here in Cleveland and people are flying in from California and New York in droves because the cost of entry here is so inexpensive, but the market is hot and stable with an extremely healthy demand for housing from strong working class population.For $20k here in Cleveland you could pick up a, 3-5 bedroom rehab.

Hold through the dip, get your cash flow, and keep a healthy reserve and you’ll be fine.As far as being ready, I keep plenty of cash and lines of credit and don’t use all of them on one deal.

It’s like a healthy addiction.