All good points Bill Gulley Not to mention that the secured note would make the deal more attractive to friends lending the money. 

I've got the property under contract and using a private investor secure the $65,000 I need, with $45,000 going into the home, and $20,000 into repairs.

Two days before the close, my realtor called and said the seller wasn't going to give us the security deposit for the existing tenant, who'd been there 8 years.

Signed a Lease beginning Jan 1, 2014, paid security deposit and first month's rent.Due to working out of town, tenant told me he could not move in for another week.

how are you doing criss the area on H st they have a 85,000 grant for that area please make sure you ask about it that are is a great area and very hot in the DC area .How are you doing Mark also do you guys do any of the REA groups in DMV area ?

I am just a little concerned with quitting a full time secure job to go into a 100% commission based lifestyle.

Hi, I wonder how holding an airbnb/short-term corporate housing property will impact my ability to secure conventional loans for future investment properties.I am about to list my apartment on airbnb, which basically provides short-term housing similar to a hotel.

(Somehow she has managed to save a full month's rent security deposit.)

-Employment security issues are related to a foreclosure, not a short sale, and Not the same thing.

A free pass to sell real estate backed securities.