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.

In today's climate prepare for longer seasoning requirement time frames.

Understanding the mortgage climate and being a banker and investor, it is challenging to acquire $$.

In the current climate, I would think it is a buyers' market and sales are soft.

Biggest concerns are climate, cost of living, cost of buying a small condo or home being affordable, and the potential of starting a business.

Downsides include the usual downsides of partnerships :-) Also a bit unsure about approaching family and friends for this kind of deal in this economic climate.

The lending climate is much different now than a few years ago, and higher scores are needed.As an investor, one of the lessons I had to learn is to never, ever fall in love with any house.

But remember it’s not always a price and building when buying international (overseas) one also need to check the climate, political stability, economic conditions, health care, letting potential & law n order situation.