However, if the "financial crisis" lingers for an extended period, those same areas may start to see flattening of values, and even a reversal.For the average homeowner, I would expect that many families that were contemplating purchases have seen their down payments and net worth drop a bit this past week and may well decide to sit on the fence until the dust settles.  

San Francisco is out, LA is out, Santa Monica is out, Santa Barbara is out, places in Oregon, Autin, Tx is in the news contemplating restrictions on short term rentals, Ocean City, Maryland, NYC, etc etc etc.

I am contemplating a real estate decision.

I'VE CONTEMPLATING  REALESTATE INVESTING FOR ABOUT SIX MONTHS NOW .

I have contemplated starting a one stop shop property management company, but I cant pull the trigger untiI at least I secure my family's income.

I was very upset and contemplated backing out of the deal, but the owner (who is a private lender) was willing to do an owner finance deal with me.

In your case, assuming this is a commercial sale and note, there are fewer restrictions on the lender and, to my knowledge, anyone who can demonstrate professional competence may advise a commercial lender........such as; an attorney, CPA or accountant, an investor contemplating the purchase of the note, or anyone with professional experience.

I have two rental properties and I'm contemplating on whether to pay them off or save to buy more.

Whenever you are contemplating purchasing real property the first thing you should do is determine market value. 

I have been contemplating the idea of holding an auction.