In the sixties there was a need to further broaden the capital base available for mortgages so FNMA was partitioned into two entities to form Fannie Mae and Ginnie Mae.

Hmmm...I'm smelling fish, maybe?

This broadened my horizons a little. :)Thanks again.

Ha it is an indication of a desperate seller who is willing to train any fish that bites.

Its not the 1000 plus rental market by and large, that market is a whole nother kettle of fish...

I'm located just outside of Chicago and looking to broaden my network.

You take a house in the big cities C class area or what I experienced in the South and any house left on its own for a year is gutted like a fish.

It's like finding a good fishing hole, keeping your line in the water, and waiting for the right bite.

I'd also drop the time for due diligence, as you can contract in a couple hours and set a closing 30 days off as customer without all the BS of exit strategies which is what the attorney will be fishing for, unusual circumstances.

Now I try to fish the waters ahead of time.