The key is to run the numbers to make sure that you are not wasting your time, money and effort in each case.REI clubs in your local area is a good start.You can access valuable information by networking on the internet.Run a search on real estate forums and have fun with it!

even then to get an accurate picture, i still need to have access to the mls to see what properties actually signed up to be rented at though, right?

Even if I had $1,000,000 a month coming in tax free, my "wants" would STILL exceed my ability to spend.Yup, that's grandiose.Originally posted by "marks":Financial independence for me means being able to do what I want, buy what I want, go where I want, ... with whoever I want, without financial restrictions, and (HERE'S the KEY) be satisfied and content when I get/have/do it.

If you need shell access be prepared to pay up for that.

Do be more careful in the multi-family arena because commercial loans don't have the same restrictions as 1-4 unit RESPA loans.IndyMac didn't "borrow" money from FDIC.

Thanks to a very concerted lobbying effort, all attempts to impose restrictions on them were blocked.

My inspection clause reads as follows:1.Seller will allow buyer and their inspector complete access to the property for a whole house inspection.

I would assume a good thing, since it gives people easier access to the inner city, but would love to hear from a seasoned veteran on this!

The FDIC also said accountholders can access their funds during the weekend by writing checks or using ATM or debit cards.

For their sake, I hope he has access to the funds to pay his mortgage current or we at least gave him time to try to find a way.