here is the article in the RJ Click hereWanna bet the banks start paying the HOA fees current now....Those that went all in and purchased at the HOA foreclosure sales just hit their number on the roulette wheel.

I am a general contractor and am familiar with the physical aspects of home improvements.

You can bet when the banks sell their REOs they will go for FMV or above and also you have the Chinese people to deal with, and they will pay more.Joe Gore

If you could put in $X and boost rents by enough to provide a solid return, you bet I would do it!

Your best bet is a good insurance policy."

(first look period).You should have a understanding of what buildings will and will not qualify for conventional financing, of course the best deals don't qualify.Take your time and look at many properties,Solid buildings that mostly need cosmetics are your best bet.

And I think Concord is a good long-term bet, and likely more consistent appreciation than a tertiary Bay Area city like Richmond.

Of the market areas in Texas, I have to say that Houston is probably the best bet in the Tex-a-plex.

Tedious but you can do it at 10PM on Wednesday unlike a lot of things where you need to physically go to a government building.

Best bet is to interact with a board member to get the full scoop, write a letter to be read at a board meeting making your case and consider being on the board yourself...