If she's eligible for the DOJ loan mod, they will even forgive additional principal to match the value of the home.The assets could hinder her ability at being approved, but since she is 27 months behind they will likely not request bank statements.

Does an appraisal help or hinder you?

The system is linked with the NYPD to verify any criminal activity or fines that may hinder us getting those licenses or when something occurs on the job, they'll know whom they're coming after. :-) Every job must be bonded or in a Home Trust escrow through the Dept. of Consumer Affairs.

I don't have terribly good credit, and I am unemployed (looking for a job- I've got 2 M.A. degrees, which is a huge hinderance).

Maybe flipping homes is where it's at, but my work schedule may hinder me from performing well in that approach.

This is important because I'm currently utilizing traditional financing, and am therefore hindered by the time it takes to save for each 25% down payment.2) I have a realtor there whom I know and trust on a personal level.

Our current biggest hinderance to growth has been getting financing.

On a side note, keep in mind that if you buy this to flip, disclosure of the incident must be made which will hinder the value.

While this isn't technically your issue (the seller pays the commission), if it's an owner finance deal, the agent may be concerned that there won't be enough cash available to get paid, and that could be hindering his/her earnest attempt to get your offer accepted.Btw, if the listing agent refuses show you the property, get your own buyer's agent.

Would this hinder my ability to get into RE myself or should I focus on investing through others?