Hedge Funds are the canary in the coal mine, I would expect to see their buying stop once the middle class has rebuilt its credit and starts buying again.Do you see hedge funds still buying in your area and at what price?

we have a tenant couple from the middle east who asked if we would allow goats !!!

I guess if it is in the middle nowhere....hunting/fishing lodge?

Some lenders pull only one and some pull all three and go by the middle score.Terms of the loan and how they qualify you is almost more important than the stated rate calling around.

Peace be unto you,Ivy

I imagine the bottom of the walls to be at shoulder height and I get into it where the dog opening was cut out.  2) If the houses are tall enough in the middle for a bicycle, take out the entrance walls and slide the dog houses so the missing walls are in the middle.  

Thanks for sharing, big relief for me since I'm in the middle of a flip in San Juan Capistrano right now, although personally, I think the prices in the coastal towns are going to stay flat. 

It's located in a middle-low income area with the average home price(used) being around 170-180k.

I base it on pictures, price per sqft, and trying to get a variety - some at lower end, some higher and some middle of price range.Ned - thanks - you are right - it does take a while to understand what types of homes are available in my price range and in the location I'm looking at. thanks 

If i had to make a WAG, 5-7 years middle ground, 7-15 for the good tenants / higher quality.Ditch the Carpet: with all that said, I now try to avoid carpet.I have a significantly better track record with mid quality laminates.