Well, that's what they have...you should be thrilled with the Canadian system...It seems to prove my point...not yours...way to go, Tim...Originally posted by Tim Wieneke: Originally posted by J Scott: Who said anything about taking away private options?

I'm always thrilled when a buyer uses an inspector recommended by his/her agent -- it generally means the inspector is someone from a franchise company who comes to the house with little real-world construction experience, little knowledge of actual local codes and just a simple checklist of items to test.Find your own inspector, *tell* your agent that you'll be using him, and she has an issue with it, that's her problem and not yours.

The art of the deal, the thrill of the hunt!

I've tried wholesaling but given the desirability of this area, most homeowners think they have oil under their property and can sell for far more than I can offer them.It seems like my only option is to buy a double wide or invest in REITs - neither of which overly thrill me. 

He also borrows the funds that he 're-loans' for only 2-3% from family members that are thrilled to get more than .5%on their CDs, so he is making some there too.

I have looked at these its really interesting and because of overcrowding governments are thrilled with it.

@Justin si@Justin Silverio thanks for the suggestion, I haven't been thrilled about the idea of bandit signs so I'm glad you say that and confrim.

Guess there are enough folks that just want their own personal vacation property, totally hands off, that are thrilled if they can break even or hold for small loss that they can get away with this.Thoughts?

As an investor with commercial and residential properties in Las Vegas and Clark county I find your studies to be thrilling.  

One has already closed, and the investor was thrilled with the return, and will be investing again.