He is using a contract option so as not to have to actually put each new deal under contract, so he can simply look for buyers, and back out in 30 days if one doesnt buy.

But i don't want to wait years, i want to get in as soon possible and what i failed to say last time is that if i was looking to buy into a property with the aim of either living in it for a few months while doing it up, or simply working on it weekends and week nights what are there realistic mortgages that allows me to do this without the 10% down (sliding scale so small payments for first few years).

Any landlord in the past who struck me as a shyster type simply didn't get his last month's rent.

My real estate attorney simply dreads doing them.

I've read that the payout ratio on title insurance is ludicrously low - would it be cheaper to simply self-insure and do the raw research myself (go to the county courthouse and verify good title)?

When I am met with resistance I simply let them know that what I am doing is not for everyone however I am mentally unemployable.When seeking opinions I recommend that you ask someone who is successful at what you are trying to achieve!

Put simply, if you purchase five $100.00 liens at 6%, your return is $30.00.

Until the subdivision is built out they will be in competition with the builder to resell and the builder will normally win.

i'm not saying don't go out with your girlfriend or whatever - i'm simply saying, don't limit yourself to just your job.

You simply have to make enough offers and someone is bound to bite.The way you do that is you decide on what you plan to get into.