Originally posted by J Scott:While the economy has seen growth the past 3-4 quartersOriginally posted by Article:February Existing-Home Sales Decline following Sustained GainsWashington, DC, March 21, 2011WASHINGTON (March 21, 2011) – Existing-home sales fell in February following three straight monthly increases, according to the National Association of REALTORS®.

We didn't.Working on it all right now . . . hopefully we'll have a solution soon.

Anyway, my point is recommending joining a REI group is not always a solution.

I understand that it would be difficult to explain, and so I was having trouble wrapping my head around how I would go about that, but your solution is simple and effective.

How it will be sustainable is an even a bigger question in my mind?

Then, if I buy and hold and show rental income to sustain the mortgage payments, would a lender see this as a low risk and lend?

The simple solution most of these operators ignore is to take title.

These solutions cannot work long term with a high occupancy rate, but a great solution to reduce barriers to entry.

Tile in an earth tone color, is a final solution installed properly.

You will pay a premium and they are definitely not a long term solution, however, if it helps you to avoid losing another deal like this it may be worth it.