In all environments you may be able to obtain a discount for cash, but the big discounts seem to only be available in some environments.

So if this company has a trend following model, don't expect much return in the current environment.

Starting out in a NP environment for less experienced investors, going it alone, may take a long time to put consistant dollars in your pocket.

This is going OK, but I'd rather be renting out rooms in a house I own, not rent and sublet.I will read up on the "subject to" investing.Also, I have a fair amount of equity in these houses, but can't access it in the current lending environment.

I can do better than most of them by investing in tax lien certificates (in the current economic environment).

In my case, appreciation was as important as CF.Cheryl, are you having any luck flipping in this environment?

If you do, you'll still be entering a tenant friendly environment - definitely something to keep in mind.The rental market is strong, rents are up & vacancy is down.

In today's environment I am skeptical that banks will allow you to add a buyer at the last minute.

To protect the consumer, SmartMove allows them to provide their information directly to TransUnion in a secure, online environment, so it won't go any farther.

It helps a little given the low interest rate environment.