@Aaron Carter I've been watching about a dozen properties in both the greater Nashville, TN and Tampa, FL markets and I've chosen Option #1, which is to let the auction end with my bid as the high bid, even though the reserve was not met.The property to which I referred in my post has gone through no less than five auction cycles since I've started watching it.

Others may soon be named as defendants in the lawsuit.The lawsuit is still at Discovery Stage, but I have chosen to speak out now for one basic reason: the longer these companies are not publicly condemned, the more landlords will suffer.

Realtor, Lender, PM, Contractor) in whatever city you've chosen to buy in.

Engineering was chosen by accident but  paved the way towards my goals related to financial freedom. 

Recently, Lowell was chosen by the Commonwealth of Mass to participate in the State's SOLARIZE MASS PLUS program.   

Having the right mind and motivation will lead to success regardless of the chosen path.

So paying more to have a new one delivered is what we’ve chosen to do.  

First thing I recommend is building your cash buyers list in your chosen market.

I look at supply and demand, where I invest in Ohio, there is virtually no inventory in my chosen asset class and a lot of demand, so if I can buy right, it will be rented quick.  

PERSONALLY, I've chosen local (Des Moines Iowa) area, that has solid growth, but has such a variety of industry, that it is possible, but highly unlikely, to have a significant fall off in home values.Either way, best of luck with your research, I'm incredibly impressed with what you have researched already and I wish you all the best!