Just stating that waiting will also likely make the cost of what you want to buy go up if the last 98 years of real estate data provides the future direction.

What is the best way to show cash in hand in order to buy it when you don't have the cash and need to borrow the funds?

Why not use your IRA to just buy the property? 

Does anyone have any experience with buying and selling in a flood plain?

I would compare it to you or the Seller buying down the rate permanently.

You can buy investment properties with conventional loans under your own name.

Hi @Ken M. how are you getting around the due on sale clause being called when buying them sub to?

(Starbucks / yoga studio / craft brewery /boutique cookie,coffe or ice cream shop  are the easiest targets)-Activation of dormant retail sites-Increased foot traffic For B to AAbove also apply-Home valuations (are homes in the increasing at rates above nearby or similar neighborhoods)-Is it walkable or are projects in place to make it highly walkable for residents-Is it near highly desirable activity centers -is it unique (for example - Can it get historic designation)

Does anyone have experience buying properties for cheap from land banks, renovating them, and renting them out/selling them?

We do fix/replace things just not these ice makers.