The only thing propping them up and forcing them higher is our monetary system and governmental regulations that limit competition in the market place. 

@Jonathan Greene @Jay Hinrichs @Nicholas L.Note: Each state has their own way of handling and regulating foreclosures, and as someone who is not specializing in foreclosures I can give you only general ideas and information. 

As for Alexandria specifically in terms of regulations don't take advice from a public forum - look up the laws yourself and make sure you understand them.

Strictly advice to move forward in these ventures.Your attitude may be the best thing about your ability going forward. 

From my experience: SMS has the best conversion but is the most regulated, so it depends on the rules in your market. 

It would cost less, initially, if a person kept it as four units and either rented the property out less of the time or not at all and kept it strictly as a vacation property.Any thoughts are appreciated

He also doesn't control regulations in the states/cities, but his attempts to cut regulations may trickle down and impact personal property rights and people's ability to use their properties as they see fit.

.- Tenant Accountability: Many programs have strict guidelines for tenants, and breaking those rules (e.g., property damage) could jeopardize their assistance, encouraging them to be responsible.- Inspections: Some programs require annual property inspections to ensure compliance with their standards, which can occasionally be demanding.- Damage Risk: As with any tenant, there’s potential for property damage.

., stricter regulations or lower demand).

Are there any rules, laws, or regulations regarding this?