While this gets into the soft, squishy world of trying to predict the future, in my opinion it is very important for REIs to understand the dynamics of the market and position themselves propertly...just as it is important for stock and bond investors to do the same...or those who invest in rare coins.First, institutional money is driving up prices in certain markets.

<~32K>Homeowner gets the remaining $20K - soft costs but is only paid after the investor and lender are paid in full.If the house only sells for $135K tough luck for the homeowner the risk lies with him.

She likes tightly fitting apparel and I more so do a casual dress pant with some nice expensive loafers-Bass to be exact.

Other portfolio lenders will only do 65% LTV at the moment because they see risk of a soft housing market on the horizon.

Interior office in fair condition is renting for $5-15/sf now, call it $10.The purchase price is "soft," the owner probably just wants out from the ownership expenses.

I don't think at that price it even matters cash vs finance.If you pick it up at 125 add 45 in repairs and let's say 20K in soft costs you'd be in pretty good shape if ARV is 260KHow long to turn it?

"Professional" tenants are adept at deception and will take full advantage of a soft hearted landlord.

http://www.staples.com/Dixon-Ticonderoga-Pencils-1-Very-Soft-Dozen/product_771501

This will add a nice soft light sours for the balcony.

I've worked with several national home builders who are building projects at a similar pace on south Florida, these builders typically have vertical hard and soft costs of $55 to $70/SF.