Keep in mind, most investors suggest that investing for appreciation is not investing, its more in line with speculating.

This strategy is definitely speculative but it works because of the low money out of pocket to gain control of a property, the discount you buy at, and the 0% interest on the money you are in essence "borrowing." 

The prices here are surreal and I have decided to not purchase here as I will likely not be here my to many years.I have decided I would rather purchase some rental units out of state where I am investing for cash flow rather than speculation.

However, the rub us in the perceived value of the problem and what can be negotiated between principals.Thus is my argument about wholesaling: the wholesaler is only a speculator who is working the delta between market value and acquisition value.

Real Estate is incredibly speculative and certainly an advanced investment strategy.Happy to help where I can, feel free to reach out if there's anything You think I can provide, however, Patti Robertson is spot on with her analysis, and in your market area I believe.

if you both signed the amended and she has not provided yet and that date has passed then it sounds like you have a leg to stand on and can start looking for other renters, without knowing what state your in or what all of your paperwork looks like it is kind of hard to speculate.

I understand we are not in a bubble, but it seems like there is a lot of buying on speculation.

I understand this is partial speculation.

At this time it's all speculation and banks don't like risk. 

Speculation abounds inside the mortgage industry about what prompted it.