I'm not saying that I favor this over buy and hold rental properties, but this seems to be a great solution for reinvesting an old self directed IRA that I have.

True foreclosures are all cash purchases so if you don't even want to pay $25 for a list or for access to a good site, you are probably starting a long climb up the wrong tree.

So there - I don't think helocs are a long term solution, but until we get to the point that rates are sufficiently low, we can use them to get equity from homes and continue to grow our portfolio.

Reminds me of an attorney I knew who thought the solution was to have an executed warranty deed held by himself UNRECORDED.  

Any solutions they offered that you can share here?

What ended up being the problem and solution?

Trees can't grow to the sky hahaThose several towns you mentioned - as both a buyer looking for a place to live several months out of the year and then turn into a rental for the unused months - are good spots for exactly that, correct?

The concept of "Boommates" would be an effective solution for many facing economic and social challenges.Sharing housing can benefit individuals and society by making better use of existing homes and creating supportive living environments.

Hot tub in Joshua Tree??

Read the book the 16% solution for a good general overview.My advice is don't take any of these types of national courses.