The best surfers read the ocean, and see a great wave before it even fully develops.

First I would not consider waving the pet deposit, after-all you have one in place for a reason (I never like making exceptions to rules, because the rules were put in place to protect you and your property).

I feel the coming wave will be renters turning into buyers and leaving alot of vacant rentals.

I wish that I could wave a magic wand and people would call me and I can wholesale, but since this is a continuous process of diligent marketing and patience (perseverance), what might some of you suggest so that I can get into the investing market full time ASAP?

Most people will be coming in with jackets on, so going from 0,10 or 20 to 60s is like a heat wave.

One of those owns a multimillion $ place on Bull St, one on front beach on Folly Beach, one on a tidal creek on James Island and something on Edisto Island that I've never seen.

Another possibility is that investors rush to get out before the tax becomes effective and this wave of selling depresses prices enough to create attractive opportunities.One of the things that makes buying for pure appreciation so risky is that the future is unknowable and just because things have been going up doesn't mean they will continue to.

Degrees seem to be losing some of their prestige and the kids who are showing up in the work force (in my area - IT) are not as prepared as the previous wave that I have worked with.With that being said, my son will start Community College this summer.

"Remember in the moment some people in this world will tell you anything to make a buck and then vanish when the tidal wave comes back at you.

Hi Andrew - not to sound too sappy, but I believe this is the way things work - when you're putting in the footwork, the universe will conspire to help you (pretty sure I read that somewhere).You're on the right track - a MOU or LOI (Letter of Intent) is definitely helpful to wave around when you're looking for financing.