I have a good stable job I live well above my means I'm 35 years old no children and no wife.

One with writing on walls, full of trash, broken furniture, nasty wall paper, old kitchen and bathrooms, etc.

Home ownership is a lifestyle choice not a investment (in normal markets).Renting is less expensive but home ownership can be viewed as forced savings to be used to pay or retirement/nursing home costs or as inheritance for children.

You hire a maid to clean your home, but if they just sweep things under the furniture, how much labor are they actually saving you?

You can literally see the areas where their furniture was as if it was outlined and the carpet is near blac,.So now, for two story houses, I do the entire lower levels in hard surface and upper area in carpet.

There are times when a seller is trying to avoid commissions, agents and other cost - and that's OK if seller is for real.The seal bid methods have certain rules to success -expose the property as much as possible - signage - newspapers- internet -Have contract and terms at the ready for those interested to review them befroe bidding.Comps and pictures on a tri-fold stand should be present for all interested parties to view.Hold several open houses - lots of advertising.Agree to cooperate with real estate agents - they often will inform their clients to bid.Check the terms - as is, all cash, will take financing contingencies - seller agrees to -(help with settlement costs, leave the car and the furniture, contribute $5,000 to buyer, guarantee  appliances and furnace and roof for X years ----etc) We call this Contract Candy.Don't be shy - ask seler to contribute something if you are the high bidder - ask before bidding.Observe your competition if you canTalk to neighbors - there are times when the neighbor will tell you all about the house and problems the seller has had in the past.Have friends and paid agents assist you and look at the house and to listen for clues of motivation.Get all the information about everything you can....Why do you think the real reason the seller wants out - has he done this before or is just a creative seller?

My name is Robert Voss and I live in Southeast Wisconsin with my beautiful wife and two awesome children.

Hi @Julia Choseed,All people living in the home must be recognized in the lease, even children's names this is to protect you and any potential issues when time comes to a potential eviction.Regards,Joe Scorese

Since I will have some cash in hand when I move to Atlanta before the end of the year I figured I can start researching the topic of buying foreclosed homes fixing them and selling them.I have no experience in Real Estate but do have some money, the ability to learn fast and also have a knack for DIY home projects; from small furniture stuff to home remodeling.Thanks for reading my post

We have a mortgage on our home, a car note, two children, pay the bills on time, sack some away, contribute to retirement, dabble in stocks/equities, etc. etc.