I love the reading of other ideas too!The

But Op zones are getting a little long in the tooth in this market. 

Even with that (assuming a $400/mo rent) I could cash flow positively with 10% vacancy, and 20% down (and probably even 10% down if I had too).The only things I don't yet know are, the condition of the building & neighborhood, the current vacancy rate and the current rents of the tenants.

Investors in my area literally fight tooth and nail to get their hands on winning properties.

Those companies have not imploded and still continue to grow too.  The

Nobody cares that you are the #1 house buyer in your area, ect......they want to know you can close on the day of their choice, no closing costs, no repairs, no real estate commission, ect....Just keep it short and too the point.......and also remember to stay consistent in your mailings.

I've talked to some really smart people about the economy and they are nervous too. The

I've dealt with this issue in the past too. The

I've been out of college for a couple months and I feel that the best start for me should be either a FHA loan or 203K loan due too the lower down payment.

I think this run up is getting really long in the tooth.