In much of Europe there are questions concerning the Jewish ownership from the past and how that impacts the present.

The prior sale price does not tell us the present debt structure.Check the zoning.

Check the present financing to see if there is a pre-pay penalty or other costs for paying off the loan.

I wanted to make the above statement to preface my question of "What’s your present experience as a wholesaler when adding new investors to your list?"

so, you think these creatures would die in cold weather, if they are present?

As long as we can locate the bottom of the market with some semblence of accuracy, we'll be able to enjoy some inflation-corrected appreciation and lower costs of borrowing at the present time.The point about insurance on homes in Florida is an outstanding one.

etc.Do you presently live in Costa Rica?

And will present opportunities to others.

At the present time it does appear to be balanced but if it increases another 20-30% I could see us in a buyer's market.

@Mark Updegraff Mark your story is the exact reason I went from one of the top 5 buyers of courthouse step properties in Portland Or. to being a Hard money lender.last Auction I was at. opening bid 80k 40 year old 3 and 2 rancher. value 180k15k rehab.. ended up selling at 140ish if memory serves.The low bid is what brought out all the bidders. on the West coast ( I know it varies in each market) you need to have Cashiers checks for the amount you want to bid. and you must qualify ( IE present them to the crier before the sale) he or she takes down your name and so on.31 people qualified on that one house.