This is pretty remarkable, albeit it’s been available for quite some time already...however, the prices seem to be dropping.

I have to say that Andrew Postell's remarks regarding nomenclature (HELOC vs LOC) have been very clarifying and helpful. 

I never thought that investing in real estate for the first time could have so many parallels to the stressful process of starting a business but looking at the past year it is remarkable how similar it seems. 

@Mark Cruse...thank for the "pull the trigger" remark...... said most gracefully

These tools provide us with unprecedented insights and the ability to identify trends and opportunities with remarkable precision which weren't available to us in previous downturns.

it is remarkable how giving and generous so many of you are, thank you.With that being said, I am looking to build my first spec home. 

This is a remarkable truck that can haul all the doubters without paying for any gas/diesel.

You can't self manage buy and holds with self directed funds though.I 1000% agree with Kevin about his remarks of analyzing deals based on mls data may not seem like good deals but by putting offers in front of the seller with numbers that are a good deal for you is how you find sellers willing to entertain what you deem to be a good deal.In regard to the unemployment numbers I would add that if unemployment were to go up inflation would come down and so would interest rates and then all the pent up demand that is waiting for rates to drop would jump back into the market that already has low inventory and the housing market wouldn't decline.

Interest paid during 2-month rehab)Total Investment: $100,000 + $25,000 down payment = $125,000Other details:ARV: $150,000*As-is Appraisal: $112,000Time to Rehab: 2 monthsFinal Remarks:*The As-is appraisal of $112,000 with a purchase price of $85,000 gives us $27,000 of instant equity in the deal.

But the finished product is remarkable.