The good news is that I'll make a hefty gain on the sale of the house.Due to my current situation, I can see how I would ordinarily be eligible to a pro-rated exclusion, despite owning the house for less than the two year requirement, but what about the fact that I took advantage of the exclusion last year?

Also, good news that the HUD closing co. agreed to do your next deal.

The competition here are mostly South American or European investors looking to park money.

I understand the arguments and feelings about those programs designed as a safety net and then become a crutch for many but if we are to continue to press for an economic system that leads more strongly to a free market capitalism and less to a socialistic European system we need to provide a safety net for those who through no fault of there own fall on hard times.

I figure my time is better spent learning something new, or learning more about something I'm already familiar with.Some of the real estate shows I listen to are:- Real Estate Today- The Real Estate Guys Radio Show- The Real Estate Investor Show (aka Lifestyles Unlimited)- The Norris Group Real Estate Radio ShowI also listen to the following shows, though they're primary focus is not so much on real estate:- The Clark Howard Show (a great all-around show with advice on investing, travelling, consumer news and scam alerts, etc)- The Dave Ramsey Show (primarily focuses on getting out of debt - I don't agree with some of what he says, but a lot of it does make sense)- My Power Podcast (features various motivational speakers such as Zig Ziglar, Napolean Hill, Dale Carnegie, etc)I'm sure there are lots of others out there, but these are all at the top of my list.

If they allow an exception for a licensee acting as a principal to draw up their own contracts then that would be news to me.

Sorry to break the bad news, but if you want to buy in your home State of GA, you'll need a license.

Despite being a very nice guy I got the feeling he was looking down his nose a bit at me and my naiveté.This news took the wind out of my sails a bit.

Great news, this home was sold in under 60 days at an all cash offer of $757,000.I will be doing another write up on a new property soon!

That's great news, Ann Bellamy!