It used to be that you needed to wait 3 years but now you can put down 3% to 5% on a conventional loan.You can also take advantage of an FHA loan if the numbers make sense.I would strongly recommend getting in touch with a broker or loan officer so that they can help and guide you through the process.I hope this helps and have a great day.

If something goes awfully wrong, I rather sue a Home Inspector than the guy seating next to me at the office.

I have been advised, as a newby, I should find a way in to a prestigious RE Office with a well know agent, be an assistant while I take the REL course.

I go to the Cook County Clerks Office in Bridgeview IL but I have no idea how to search for what I need.If anyone can provide me with some useful info that would be great!

It's the loan officer or banker and that person should explain everything to you (unless of course you don't care and just want the lowest rate or payment).

Independence title just opened a WPB office, on Palm Beach Lakes I think.  

We've been working with a loan officer in San Diego. 

With higher end properties in say a mid west market were Curt is remember you can buy BRAND new construction for 140 to 160k a door this is what buyers will compare to your 20 YO house thats been a rental.. to get retail value you would need a major renovation.I have been doing some renovation deals in the mid west last 3 years and you have to totally dial them in to get anywhere close to an appraised ARV or what you think is retail.. and I mean totally ... buyers in these markets have an over abundance of choices.. you may find that TINY pocket that is hot but other than that I think my statement is pretty accurate based on my personal experience in the mid west marekt place since 2002.

I think we met via Sal at his office that one day.

People are always your best source of access and information:  People like to be helpful and will often hold open {secure} doors for you, give you access to networks, tell you where someone's office is, etc.