Being a former hack myself  (among other things), I'm prone to skepticism when it comes to mainstream journalism and this article does not really tally with the feedback we're getting here on BP.FYI, we don't do buy and hold stuff ourselves.http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-12-19/rental-ho...So here's my question, how many of you agree or DISAGREE with this article as far as renting property in your area goes?

You may want to explore certain people groups that you could cater to, partnering with their support agencies, as a thought.  

Govt. agency?

I use them for other purposes, specifically eRecording, mortgage assignment prep, and registered agency in certain states. 

FHA will not extend the waiver beyond December 31, 2014.Section 203.37a(c) lists the sales transactions exempt from this rule.The exempt transactions include sales by HUD of real estate-owned (REO) properties under HUD’s regulations in 24 CFR part 291, sales by other federal agencies of REO properties, sales of properties by nonprofit organizations that have been approved to purchase and resell HUD REO properties, sales by state- and federally-chartered financial institutions and government sponsored enterprises (GSEs), and, upon announcement by HUD through issuance of a notice, sales of properties in areas designated by the President as federal disaster areas.

I see so many great homes come across my desk right in my home town, I see the homes before they hit any mainstream sites like zillow, truila etc have full sets of interior and exterior photos and even go out to properties myself from time to time and say to myself this would be a great deal.

Consider the Exclusive Listing reverting to an Exclusive Agency Agreement, where this listing type is also a for sale by owner with the owner retaining the right to sell it themselves without paying anyone a commission.

Unless you want the RE commission on your neck, along  with a host of other agencies, I suggest you not use bait and switch tactics or false ads as Daniel suggested.Start thinking of RE as being a social business, it takes people relationships.

I see so many great homes come across my desk right in my home town, I see the homes before they hit any mainstream sites like zillow, truila etc have full sets of interior and exterior photos and even go out to properties myself from time to time and say to myself this would be a great deal.

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