Then we would buy a new sf to live in soon (we are engaged and plan on getting married in a yr or two).My real estate goals are not based on instant money now but on long term goals 15-20 yrs from now.  

Don't count on much appreciation anytime soon although many may have some instant equity after they are repaired.

The Final Rule applies to most closed-end consumer mortgage loans that are secured by a one to four unit dwelling attached to real property.

On owner occupied dwellings, you are correct.

Looking for ways to better and optimize my basement apartment I stumbled on BP and instantly got hooked.

Hello Everyone,I need some help in regard to this: The property is a four unit all single metered 1 bedroom and 1 bath. The seller would like to sell the property for $90,000.00. The tax value of the property is $165,...

One that owns and rents land, buildings, or dwelling units.2.

I was instantly hooked on all aspects of investing at that point such as finding new properties, looking at comps, negotiating deals, going to auctions and project managing the restoration.

While I think it is responsible and comprehensive to look to the future...you cannot dwell on it too much.

We want instant gratification.