this is more a supply and demand question.Unless all the students move back in with mom and pop, the housing market won't fluctuate all that much.

I agree with Ken.I always search the "real estate for sale" and "office/commercial" categories using the terms already given.

Basically we're all gamblers, some putting it all the line with spec houses and office buildings, etc., others playing it safer with less risky ventures.

I would recommend checking with a loan officer to determine if you could get one with a legal separation.

I'm a nerdy website designer and have carved out a niche in property management website design and came across bigger pockets when researching different online property management back-office software tools such as buildium, propertyware, and appfolio for clients.This looks like a smart crowd of entrepreneurial type people, similar to myself and I am excited to see what I can learn.

I didn't see Michael's post....edited this.....You need to go to the Recorder of Deeds office to find recordings of deeds of trust from closed transactions.

At some point demand and limited supply will drive up prices, but for now it does seem as if we have hit bottom in any case.

I always tell the seller I can't make an offer without that info as I can't get financing without it and that usually prompts them to supply it.

These kits can be gottne in Office Supply Stores or Online.

This is not a hobby or past time, this is a business.Just like when I buy stock, I don't visit the factory or office, I just look at the numbers.