She's in Federal Prison for short sale fraud.

Homeowners are notorious for thinking the buyer is getting too much when they eventually sell.Whenever I'm asked (this is so rare I can't remember when the last time was) my answer is always the same..."

Banks are notorious for going after people after a bk.

These are notoriously challenging to predict because of unknown factors that could arise.I'd have to say looking at market conditions and what is expected in your local market can give a good insight to short term property value appreciation.  

Notoriously high crime.

I buy property in about 20 states so I get the bills.. notoriously high are 1.

It wouldn't be the first time someone got caught doing it and wouldn't be the first time someone went to prison for doing it and getting caught doing it.Also, I would HIGHLY suggest not trying to be the straw purchaser to help your buddy out where he gives YOU the cash to buy it.

Pro per  litigants must ask He judge to sign for on it.Mike's case would be a remarkable were it not for one little thing: he's in prison.  

. ;-)As long as you can verify that the property incomes justify your asking price in the eyes of my commercial lender, sure - I'll help you escape your "self-made prison". 

That value is notoriously difficult to determine, and you won't realize it until you sell.I'd encourage you to think of the property's value, and your equity in the property as the "icing on the cake" while analyzing rental properties, and to underwrite your investments to the "Cash on Cash ROI" metric.