•If jobless claims rise (above 240,000): Higher unemployment could push the Fed to act sooner, improving the chances of lower rates in the second half of the year.How This Data Could Impact Real Estate InvestorsScenario 1: High Inflation and Low Jobless ClaimsA combination of sticky inflation and a strong job market would reinforce the Fed’s stance that rates need to remain elevated.

Local Real Estate Investor Associations (REIA's) also are a great place to network and find a mentor or someone to walk you through getting started.

The short sale real estate agent should be able to advise you on all of the loss mitigation options and laws specific to your state and help you with each option prior to listing for sale as a short sale and trying to liquidate the property.

I just don't want to start working with a realtor and waste time and end up with no real solid prospects for buying.

I got married and im moving back to CA.

How does everyone feel about investing in Oklahoma? I would love to know!

Equity earns 0% interest (inflation will destroy your purchasing power) your real estate investment will Appreciate or Crash regardless of how much down payment you put on your home.

Quote from @Aj Green: Quote from @Gregory Wilson: The real issue is how much of a deposit do you have to try to get back from them.Sure, your contingency might work but I assume you gave the deposit to the seller.

@Drake BackmanBigger Pockets is a great place to find a tax strategist specializing in real estate taxation.A good real estate tax strategist can save you thousands of dollars by leveraging entity selection and formation, tax deductions, cost segregations, bonus depreciation and tax planning.I recommend finding a tax  strategist specializing in real estate taxation, business taxation, financial planning and tax planning.Consider working with your tax strategist remotely to expand your options.I would also recommend looking for a tax strategist willing to work with you throughout the year.

I am a commercial real estate broker with an 81 unit portfolio for sale in Richmond, VA.