My strategy is that buying at the bottom AND buying foreclosures at trustee sales or as REOs, I will optimize my purchasing power by getting the lowest prices possible, enabling me to wind up owning let's say 5 rather than 4 rental properties.Does this make sense now or is my thinking still off?

Enabling uniform cooperation among all state agencies with supervisory or examination authority will greatly increase the effectiveness of the CFPB.The greatest initial impact from the MOU, however, likely will be in the area of enforcement.

Our combine gross monthly income is $4,800-$5,200 (I know people ask questions a lot, and get many "it depends" answers; I am hoping that by being as descriptive as possible, I can enable the best answers possible).

It enables you to identify potential purchases and then make contact by door knocking.

I was initially seeking opportunities of low and no money down, but realized that is just not my style as I prefer to be responsible for my own success so I've been focusing on paying down my debts to further enable me to save up for a down payment and so far I've paid off nearly $20K in one year!!

I prefer not to go into too much detail, but can't just sell my house, as I have other obligations and ties here, and also have to live somewhere (which $270,000 wouldn't enable me to do in my area).Is it "better" to have the bank foreclose on the SFR in Birmingham or do the short sale and sign an unsecured promissory note which will not be paid?

This enables me to do a better job at marketing the property.

Professional Liability – protects you from tenant claims of discrimination and wrongful eviction brought on by your property manager’s actionsErrors & Omissions – protects you from property manager making a wrong decision that costs you money (enables you to file a claim to recoup your costs)Workers Compensation – protects you against personal injury claims from the property manager’s employees and subcontractors when they work on your propertyGeneral Liability – protects you against property damage or bodily injuries caused by your property manager’s employees and subcontractorsFiduciary/Crime – protects you against the mishandling or theft of your money that’s in the care, custody and control of your property manager

Having all that equity on day one, enables an investor to use it right away (either via a sale, or taking it out via a home-equity line).

We broke through the real estate paralysis about a year ago and that has enabled me to leave the 9-5 behind.