Anyway, I can be in that deal as soon as I can settle, and he is willing to work the numbers backwards so I can be in for a mortgage of 74k.

sometimes i have  the same troubling thought , which makes you think twice , look left , right , forward and backward .That's when i use a simple rule of thumb that i was taught .Don't over-complicate it . when there is too much mess walk away . there are plenty more to look at .Hope this helps.

Something seems backwards to me unless the 14k is a starting bid...Also congrats on writing an offer!

They must be able to afford a housing expense--be it renting or buying--and I calculate backwards from that.

Start with your goal and work backwards to determine how many rentals you need.Good Luck,Mike

Most motivated investors pick up several million dollars a year......you need to create a business plan and start with your end goal and work backwards.

We were just a little larger than you currently are in properties, smaller in net worth, when my attorney made a special appointment with me (BACKWARDS since I am usually the one making appointment).

The key with goals is to start with the long term goal and work backwards.

There are hundreds out there that will bend over backwards for you, especially in this market.

For instance, if choose UAE as desired destination for our overseas property investment, then what market facts we have that either move forward or backward with investing intentions. 1.Property market in the UAE is witnessing continuous growth. 2.Lot of local, regional and international investors intensifying current property market. 3.Government guarantee and security for property buying 4.Influx of development projects with new & exciting architectural designs 5.Controlled law n order situation 6.Economical & Politically stabled region 7.Multi Cultural Society 8.Middle East Business & Tourism hub When you found all these in one place and also you understand which category of buyer you represent, you will find searching of your property much easier and afterward in investment.