I don't think the market is strong enough to support another big spike right now but the volatility we're seeing is going to cause problems with comps for a long time.Regarding your question about lenders lending for SFH; the ones I've talked to are anxious to lend but the new regulations are so tight that many people just don't qualify.

I see HMLs saying they only do commercial to saty away from regulations, just wait until that money changes it's use.

particularly in this lending environment (though my broker tells me its getting better).

Kevin,Make sure that you are aware of SEC regulations on a general solicitation.

You do not get a classroom environment but it is another option.

I think the first to fall will be larger operators, the regulators like to make examples out of violators.

Probably because states have laws about regulating who can negotiate with people in foreclosure, many have been cheated by investor types and if not cheated, have received bad advice.

Bill Gulley Afjal Wahidi Al Williamson Wouldn't using crowd funding in real estate be similar to syndications and covered by the same regulations etc.?

To speed up the learning process of wholesaling , rehabbing , cash flow , save on marketing expenses, etcIt seems to me when a group is working in a team environment brings faster learning and actual real results. ( again just my personal feelings – but everyone leans differently )I hope one day they put together a team among themselvesWe’re talking maybe Miami Heat, Los Angeles Lakers , San Antonio spurs, Chicago Bulls or Milwaukee Bucks central division leaders back in 80’s caliber local team.

"THE CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU HAS PUBLISHED THE FINAL REGULATIONS ON THE DODD-FRANK LEGISLATION AND IT WILL AFFECT THE WAY REAL ESTATE INVESTORS WILL DO THEIR BUSINESS ONCE THEY KICK IN."