RE Agent, Mortgage Brokers, Banks, Construction people, and also look at other things as to determine when your market will come back, is there other areas of the country you should be investing in? Is

no its not common at allThe neighborhood its in is fairly well though.

_One_ we’re interested in is apparently way over priced--$155 per sq' (prop A) where a couple of nicer houses are $126 (prop B and $132 per sq ft (prop C).

I'm a complete noob to all things REI, but I've been pouring over blogs and forums for the past week or so trying to get a feel for if it's something I want to get involved in. I

It would not have to be anything wonderful, just enough for three people to live in. I

I live in an urban area that does not have zoning, and as far as taxes it is considered commercial, but i understand that any investment property (non-Lived in) is considered commercial as far as taxes.

What areas of the country are you interested in? I

And yet, I return here again :)I think what I would be most interested in is flipping fixer-uppers.

Basically, if the place doesn't sell right away I want to have protection in that I won't get stick with rent AND a mortgage - hence why I want to move in. I

Where do the newcomers get in? Is