I ended up canceling that one and got my EM back no problem so I'd start there and see if you are in that window or not, if it's coming p in the next couple weeks definitely wait it out until you hit that number.

My strategy is to be acquiring 1 home every 1-1.5 years with 20% down until I hit 4 properties.

The neighbor said the house had refrigerated air before it hit the market, so I figure that's what I'd put into it if I got it.

Paul Zofsak - David hit the nail on the head.

I bought it the same day it hit the MLS and he was just happy to get it under contract.

There are plenty of ways to get the funding, and you can find them all here.I'm located in Northern VA, in Prince William county.

The installment contracts generally used by RE operators/investors do hit on the DOS issue, you're correct.

There is always the "turn key" option - but you probably aren't going to hit the 2% rule on that, but it might be worth it for the ease and convenience.

A local wholesaler gets properties locked up either before they hit the MLS or directly after because they know the right people.

I am also talking with a mortgage company in Phoenix that deals primarily with Canadians.Brandon Turner Congratulations to BP, I gather we have hit the 200,000 membership mark.