I would REALLY like to get everyone's TWO CENTS on this Foreclosure Moretorium and potential side effects...There are so many theories being put out right now.

For example, you could get your plot zoned and subdivided and then sell it to a homebuilder.

Minimal HOA.Assuming that rent, 20% down payment, 50% vacancy rate, the cash flow would not be super, but one of the main reasons for my interest in real estate in the immediate present is the effect in reducing our taxable income, rather than for providing replacement income.

As a CPA, I have a general knowledge of tax, having passed REG (tax portion of the CPA) but want to grow that knowledge effectively in the real estate space.

As a CPA, I have a general knowledge of tax, having passed REG (tax portion of the CPA) but want to grow that knowledge effectively in the real estate space.

It's a snowball effect. 

Typically big changes like this get some kind of grandfather clause so it only effects money decisions starting after it passes. 

Have some of you used these third party sites to great effect? 

@Tamer Almasri The one thing that I would add to what Ian said is if you're planning on buying a value-add property that needs significant sweat equity, depending on what state it is in, the FHA is less likely to be an effective lending option.

Evictions are never cost effective...