I know most people on this site are very anti-guru, yet never in my training did they misrepresent how long it would take (years) or that it was easy.

I am the anti-handyman.* I do not know anything about how to evaluate real estate values (but I think I can learn), or the costs of renovation.All that said, I believe that I could be successful in scouring near and far for properties with equity that could be purchased or optioned at attractive prices IF I can partner up with investors with cash and with individuals who know how to renovate cost effectively.

Most banks will not allow you to re-sell a short sale for 90 days (the anti-flip clause).

@LEON GOUSMAN: http://www.houseflippingonline.com/Anti-flipping-rule.htmlI took a look at it today.

Next it'll be a radon test and a lead paint test, and an exterminator when she sees ant. I

Being anti debt is much less dangerous than being highly leveraged, but it will also cause you to miss out on some great opportunities.

I sense some anti-apple sentiment in some responses.

A standard contract with no anti-assignment clause can be assigned an infinite amount of times.

I wonder how many ANTI CHRISTIAN internet movies have been made by Muslims?

Thinking ahead, since deals that are going under contract now could resell in 2013, do you think the waiver will be extended...think it will depend on who is elected? What are you thoughts, plans?