Nobody likes the idea of needing to replenish their savings after making a major purchase like buying a house, but sometimes you have to.There's only a handful of ways to keep recycling the same money over and over again and each of those methods require additional work which may or may not be realistic with having a full time military job (as do I).The method that I am shifting to more and more in the current economic climate is to buy homes subject to the existing loan. 

They also have more issues in cold climates.

For US based students, I still do a background check to make sure there's no big history of drugs or disorderly conduct/violence.

Unless you have multiple personality disorder, there is no need to hire an attorney to do this since you are unlikely to sue yourself. 

I’m interested in finding partners who see the climate / sustainability story for Cleveland and rust belt cities. 

Although in today's climate with where rates are at, I would say just buy it in your personal name. 

Fixating on price as the only lever to make something a deal will get you rekt in our current mortgage climate.

Although in today's climate with where rates are at, I would say just keep it in your personal name.

A local Investor-Agent can help shorten your learning curve and save you a lot of headaches as they tend to understand the market better.Dos and Don'tsBuy in an area with some similarities to the area where you live, such as climate, demographics, or property age so that you have some idea of what you're dealing with.

Petrov...Unless there is a real benefit to having a fan due to climate, lack of AC, etc....?