@James Wise I will definitely agree with you that there are plenty houses in Akron that have solid opportunities, however not the best option for my situation with wanting to live in them.

If an aggressive lender (Rialto, perhaps) is in the mood to litigate and you have the cash on hand to pay off the loan, then, I agree, it may very well be wise to do so rather than litigate.But it is not illogical to say that the lack of on point legal authority is consistent with lenders not generally pursuing a breach of a DOS clause following a re-conveyance.

It seems that based on the interview from yesterday, it would be wise for me to keep my full time job until I am able to pursue real estate full time.

to make a offer on my first deal should i just try and guess a repair cost. i really have no idea what to look for besides basic appliances and things i would change but cost wise im in darker waters. im also guessing that the end buyer already has a contractor that will do the work so bringing in my own to do a estimate is useless unless im the end buyer.

If you're willing to share, what's your profit (% wise) on a retail lot when it's all said and done?

Regardless, properties must be sold much closer to the market value in installment deals, providing financing does not add value to any property, except to the extent of the cost financing would other wise cost.

It's a matter if using time wisely.

Is that wise?

Mostly, though, since I've often made the mistake of relying too much on books and too little on wise individuals, I've been focusing on simply asking questions of people who've been successful in RE in my area.

It may be wise to invest in having an attorney draw up one for you.