I closed on the day that the Big 3 announced massive layoffs.  

I sold two beat up old vehicles two weeks before the cash for clunkers thing was announced and the list goes on.

Recently it was announced we would have a major 500-1000 jobs coming to the area with a new industry.

Weidner properties, who own a significant percentage recently announced that they would be dropping rent prices by 10% to get them filled.

Agents, set up alerts on the MLS to announce to you when there is an undervalued property going live.

Donn Karlo G.Welcome to the BP community, where you will find like minded individuals committed to REI and also helping others succeed.Your time on this social media site will be well spent.You have taken your 1st step by announcing your readiness and commitment to embark on a REI career.Whether you pursue, wholesale, rehab/fIip or buy and hold it's up to you to decide, but there are no restrictions if you want to do all of the categories mentioned.The bottom line is that you must take action to start.

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Bernanke’s proposed changes would go beyond those announced last month by Housing and Urban Development Secretary Steve Preston, who oversees the FHA.

He now also faces allegations that politically connected "Friends of Angelo" got favorable loan terms from Countrywide.Countrywide investors got their own final kick in the stomach as the credit crunch began hurting Bank of America's own shares.Through Monday, Bank of America shares had dropped by a third since the all-stock takeover was announced on January 11.