And I'd bet your 'Contractor' is not licensed or is not very good compared to typical standards...But good luck....

Furthermore, this rule may be disregarded as investors become more creative.For instance, if investors intend to buy and make a long-term hold play, betting on appreciation, they may be able to afford to pay more.

Last week, the odds were 86%/14%.Dec 18 FOMC Meeting: 74% probability that rates will be 50 bps below current levels (a 25 bps cut in each of the Nov 7 and Dec 18 meetings). 25% probability that rates will be 25 bps below current levels (one 25 bps cut and one ‘do nothing’ meeting).They Said It“A market requires both sellers and buyers.

If I were a betting man, I'd say there is a good change that the Midwest will outperform FL next year.

Just curious how it really  turned out if it only made 10K average investor who would have had to borrow money would have been in the hole on this flip..So if you care to share the details I bet others would be very interested.OH i see your with velkesman I know those guys they charge money to get into their program.. 

I definitely think section 8 is a safe bet.

Of course, this is just my opinion but I bet I'm not alone..If I'm an investor, I think the returns you're able to achieve in Costa Rica are higher than normal because you focus on these large properties and, as @Martin D. mentioned, prices in that country are too high and returns too low.

Stewart Title here in SA will be your best bet 

I'd also go in with your own agent.I'd bet the listing agent's company is keeping the deposit even though it is meant to be in trust. 

If I was a betting man I would say the answer to that question is NO and they are likely promoting the 2-3% success stories as the norm and therein lies the problem.