In real estate, those of us in the game the longest know one fact: if a deal looks to good to be true, it always is.FHA is for owner-occupied, as are most residential loans, so low-money down investment property packages are not the kind that would make sense for you right now.

If you wanna game plan, let me know.

It definitely feels more like a 'who you know' type of game.

It's nice to hear you're still in the game 14 years later despite having to overcome difficulty.

For those looking to buy, having cash on hand can be a game-changer, giving you the upper hand in negotiations and helping you secure the property of your dreams.Sellers, take note: the percentage of the original list price received stands at 94%, a slight dip from last year's 95%.

Creating 'alpha', or superior returns, is becoming a game for the big leagues.

Houston recently passed the livable places ordinance which has changed up the game a little. 2) Plans/Permitting- ( all up front cost) Get with an experienced engineer/architect to drawe up your plans and submit to permitting.

Even when I hear stories about investors that scale quickly, take on max leverage, partner up, etc. and get 28 doors in 2 years, it's either a situation where all details and context are not communicated (rich parents - for example) or it was a "just because something worked does not mean that it was a good idea" situation.You win the investing and real estate game by never being a forced buyer or forced seller and letting the compounding effect of time take over.

I love BP and can't get enough of this real estate game : ) Preferably no more "apartment fire" calls at 7pm at night though ; ) 

I make it a little bit of a game to try find the properties that are spotlighted in their teaser newsletter and see if they are a good deal.