If it's above my level of ability to repair then I have a list of individuals who are reasonable priced and licensed and insured. 

For example, we are thinking at looking for $X/month cash flow per $100k spent as a quick indicator if something is worth deeper diving.To try and answer some questions I might get:-- Our strategy is buy and hold.-- We are looking in the Jackson, MS and Memphis, TN area (give or take 25-50 miles from city center in either place).-- We do have the capital in order to do this.-- I don't need any banking advice as we've got a bank we use that is ready to lend to us when we find a good deal.

Many, even most (but not all) realtors are not going to take kindly to low-ball offers from individuals that are bring buyers to pay more for a property and cut them out of a greater commission.Third, buyers can get access to MLS listings (including REO) though other agents and online sources.

And not your individual credit..

I've been told that its actual numbers.I am planning to request supporting data, utility bills, bank statements etc.It appears that units are individually metered for electricity.

Over the last few years, I have replaced that activity with raising money from private individuals, and investing THAT money in apartments.You just gotta figure out what the most efficient way is to get there, what suits your personality, and what is the most fun for you.

This is a great way for any real estate professional/ investor to network with some likeminded individuals in the Houston area.

It's hard to dig into the individual motivation for any particular bank unless you know who is in charge of the decision making process.

They usually have that info and even if they don't you can usually tell by who owns it (a bank vs an individual) and that will give you a pretty good clue.

At this time, we have no indication whether Congress may pass legislation extending authority for the program beyond December 31, 2013.