The lending climate for condos appears to be tough unless the entire development has been placed on approval lists by Fannie/Freddie.

So it is just a return to a saner banking climate.

I've been involved with computers since a very early age.... that is nothing in today's climate, but in the 80's computers were a novelty.

Jayo,Mike is right, purchasing a buy and hold type investment in this real estate climate we all need some certainty.

In this current climate, I'd probably stick to commercial that's anchored by products people will always need - food, clothing, shelter, insurance and alcohol.

The economy may be in the tank at the moment, but our young people will continue going to school -- and I think the likelihood of even more trying to go to school will put even more pressure on the already stressed housing climate around colleges and universities.

If the contract is an assignable one, the bank most likely will not even negotiate with you.In todays climate banks are looking to deal directly with the buyers especially when it comes to short sales.I would figure out how to buy the short sale property first and then resell it.

One guideline I've seen is that warmer climates have overall lower expenses than colder ones.

Get one please, preferably a smart commercial attorney)I hope this concept of Sugar Daddy helps you.In this climate of non-lending to real estate investors, one Sugar Daddy can free up an REI to offer low-ball offers ALL DAY.Last I heard, Standard Fannie/Freddie Guidelines limit the number of properties finance to 10.All the best, Brian

That's not really that low, given the lending climate.