I think as you learn more about not only this market but others as well and surround yourself with a better agent that won't be so hard-pressed to downplay all of your options, I think you will find good opportunities.  

Beyond the low chance of collecting anything even if they get a judgement, the bad press would be devastating.

If you're pressed for time, you may want to look into taking on an experienced partner or lending money that way.

This coffee shop is only making coffee, drinks and pressed sandwiches.

Detroit Free press Newspaper in Detroit actually worked better than I expected.I do but is a lot to say in the forum but I wasn't afraid to say no!

Hi all,Wondering if anyone knows of a virtual assistant software that can do the following with a low cost/ monthly fee.Screen calls through a menu I.e.For applications press 1, for emergency press 2, for service requests press 3 Thanks,Tom

As a long term rental you will be hard pressed to find properties that will cash flow in both areas without implementing a value add strategy.

@Travis Petty you may be hard pressed to find a hard money lender to loan you funds without any of your money out of pocket.

The police ha"d been called repeatedly but had been able to do nothing because the bank refused to press charges.

The note can simply be in both of your names, you can work it out between you.I've been in the non-profit sector as well, as a note holder, how they get along is rather irrelevant to you, you won't know how they get along either, they either pay as agreed or they don't.Foreclosing on a church can be pretty bad press, but it's done everyday....or almost everyday.If they start talking religion, hold on to your wallet!