One article says that there has been a sharp increase in the number of families that are actually sending money FROM Mexico to their relatives in the US to help out.

coming onto BiggerPockets asking for help with their foreclosure/refinance/creative sale of their home, has really increased as a result of the current market crisis.I haven't been on this site for very long at all and I can tell there is a sharp increase in the amount of people the log on and immediately post their 'situation' regarding their over-leveraged properties.

Purchased a foreclosed fixer-upper for around 47k and if we keep our pencils sharp, we should have a finished home for about 60k.

There are a lot of intricacies involved that is sometimes over my head but I sit there with a sharp ear and eye to learn as much as possible.

Maybe I'm not real sharp this morning, you're buying for $215, but telling the bank you're paying $285, is that right?

With the economic fundamentals maintaining an even course there are no indications of changes in Fed rates.There is a sharp decline in residential construction and unless existing inventories are cleared there cannot be scope for further growth.

A dream is but a look into YOUR future...Nobody can truly see your vision from your prespective, and though we love our friends and family, we can never let them discourage us or set them off the path we intend for OURSELVES...Im a newbie, in real estate and similar to others here, i try not talk about what im doing too much, cause you always get the "nows not the right time" or "you can loss allot of money in real estate" but these comments usually come from people that have no real knowledge of real estate investingYou are in the right place, although im new to BP i can already see that by surrounding myself with these Sharp and knowlegdable investors, i can get all the motivation i need to succeed in the game....You can too Just my two cents.... good luck :D

Stay sharp by continuing to hunt for deals and toss in lowball bids that would work $wise.

Mark is very sharp in this area I would trust anything he says.

Some of the stain finishes (especially if sealed with a clear finish) look very sharp and would give the rental a distinct look and set it apart.Ironically, I am actually planning to try this first in my primary residence.