As an investor based in Columbus, I've witnessed firsthand the favorable market conditions here.

Quote from @Jami Lynn:  If the seller is one of the "recognized" "minorities" (that's who've we always had problems with later) we insist they bring along a family member or best friend "to help celebrate" (be a witness) and we get them on video too of course.

Take someone with you for safety and as a witness.

Open to any ideas.We live in Texas but all the rentals are in Washington state, if that matters. i did a 1079 on a kubota for 35k one year, cost me $300 a month- wit the 8k that pays 2 1/2 years of payments and use te 8k as a down instead of giving to the govt.doesnt work everytime but if you are continuing to buy and hold its completely doable.

Impossible to render a “judgement” without a skilled person to “cross examine” each “witness”.  

Replacing it wit a new one is my current strategy. 

To wit,"On average, homebuyers have saved more than $1,000 when an AOL was used instead of a traditional lender’s title insurance policy."

December witnessed an extended time on the market for homes, marking the first increase in the average days on market since the beginning of the year.Decreases Amount of Home Sales and Listings The narrative of falling home sales alongside listings is underscored by the continued drop in mortgage rates.

phil-- while most people will disagree i tend to agree wit you. 

I've witnessed brazen shoplifting in S.F., Oakland and San Leandro.