I have been reading through different apartment reports to see what drivers they are paying particular attention to in regards to specific markets.

To answer your question, you should live there seven days a week and change your drivers license and mailing address.

Also, unemployment is the biggest driver behind home prices.

I'm looking at MLS listings, because I'm not finding private motivated sellers in my neck of the woods.

It may just give you some investment ideas.http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-01-31/foreclosures-draw-private-equity-as-u-s-selling-200-000-homes-mortgages.Single-family real estate investment trusts (REITs) are springing up in response to the rise in availability of distressed properties.

I use a private lender which gives me his bank statement as well as a letter saying he will finance me for the amount (POF).

This is were one also needs to look at case law, private letter rulings, and other guidance.

I'm only making 1 offer at a time and am using a 15 day inspection contingency and a private funding contingency to protect my EMD.

I will send private message via colleague request.

But the real driver is adding to the income and trimming expenses.