Every question is one more potential stumbling block for the new investor… and a way for a less-than-honest person to scam that new investor.

"Good" to us means the houses/streets are clean and well-maintained, there's a "homey" feel, and no cars up on blocks.

I hope that you will be a steady visitor to the REO threadson this board, and that you will go to the profile sectionand fill in your signature block with your phone numberand other info (website, hint, hint) so that people cando business with you.Best of Luck!

This is a residential neighborhood and there is a few houses already existing on the block.

Maybe try to sell them off to investors in blocks of 3, 5 or 10 or just even to the general public.

What I find as the biggest stumbling block is the language or vocabulary needed to convey my intentions so that I don't come accross sounding like I am a newbie, which of course is the case.

I have a studio unit in Waikiki, which is a block and a half away from the famous Waikiki beach, Hawaii.

remember...even though its a few blocks away. some area codes work and some don't (in my expeience)knowing more always helps!

every area is differentand in my experience real estate is all LOCALi have find great properties that work..but bad properties only a few block away that don't work. your knowledge in area is a big plus...as for lender or buying whole in cash. i have to say.. do what is right for you. don't listen to others about lenders or banks. its all with the individual.... if you don't feel comfortable...buy all in cash. as for me...i like to leverage since its a form of asset protection and great return for your money. thankssunsmicro

Someday I should write a listOf all the deals that I have missed;Bonanzas that were in my grip—I watched them through my fingers slip;The windfalls which I should haveWere lost because I overthoughtI thought of this, I thought of that,I could have sworn I smelled a rat,And while I thought things over twice,Another grabbed them at the price.It seems I always hesitate,Then make up my mind much too late.A very cautious man am IAnd that is why I wait to buy.When tracks rose high on Sixthand Third,The price asked was, I felt absurd;Those apartment blocks—blackWere priced a thirty bucks a-foot!