I know my parents have 3,000 shares that got reissued to them 5 different times in the same year when everyone was in super growth mode (BofA is practically in my back yard, Wachovia wanted to be seen as competitive).Now that that growth through gobbling up the smaller fish seems to have run its course, investors are holding on and look for their returns the solid, old fashioned way.

Same with appraisers, ask where prices seem to be falling or rising if there is any change.A few fishing calls to real estate offices after you have some knowledge of the area and what you're looking for.That isn't everything to consider, but it should get you started, IMO.Oh, Florida, look at FEMA flood maps, make sure the property isn't under water or full of alligators!

It could be that the alarms are mounted within 12 inches or so of the ceiling on a wall, and all wires fished up from below (or from receptacles in the walls).

He wanted the flexibility to sell or use either one and preferred 2 amounts.These notes were used as a part of the total downpayment and the seller was more interested in bigger fish to fry.

There plenty more fish out in the ocean.

There is a saying in poker, "If you look around the table and don't see a fish, you're the fish."

I'm not even putting any thought into it anymore, I guess that fish wasn't hungry...next.

I like the area mostly because it has a decent sized lake and plenty of fish to catch.

Out of every 2-3 grabs, only 1 lands you a fish.

Small investors and contractors work at under 10 million, stay there, you are not a big fish in a small pond, don't let financing types bait you differently. :)