I wouldn't go as far as saying corporate, but I did have a good job and I made a big choice that landed me here.

We all make choices in our lives, and the folks that get into foreclosure almost always made bad decisions or are irresponsibles.

I didn't get out of REI by choice, and I got into IM because I had no other choice, but I would rather be doing REI myself.

I tried that once before and the house was slow to sell and it was a bit of a work to work with the buyer to get exactly what they wanted.Just wondering what others are doing as far as kitchen appliances go-should I stick with picking them out and having them installed when it goes on the market, which I've been doing, or maybe offering a credit towards the appliances of the buyer's choice?

@Rick Baggenstoss I didn't say Atlanta wasn't worthwhile.I just don't see it as the best choice however for someone just starting out and looking for a long term buy and hold.

Be aware that once remediated of the UST issues you will need to wait for an NFA (No Further Action) letter from the EPA in order to close or assume responsibility of receipt of the NFA to close without the letter (your choice with negotiating that) and it comes to you months later .

For me if it was a choice of him gone or some money I would want him gone but I wouldn't just roll over and give it all back.I think it's pretty clear that the break-ins are a result of his lifestyle.

Ali Boone made this even more clear to me (read her article) in my second post where I asked if it's a bad idea to buy a single family home as first time buyer, instead of renting if I need to save for my dream home.Brandon Turner explains why buying a duplex instead of a single family home is a smart choice as a beginner's first investment property in his article.

You made a wise choice by reaching out on bp before you spend any cashola.

http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/detroit-mayor-strategic-demolition-burned-homes-starts-30-days-n39731