They are concerned about a fraudulent flip with an overinflated appraisal due to collusion among the buyer/seller/appraiser.The internal regulator at HUD that makes the determination is actually a HUD appraiser.

This strange world of real estate is fascinating and terrifying, I have no experience beyond buying a home the traditional way.I'm trying to learn everything I can - vocabulary, strategy, rules & regulations - so I can more effectively do my job (and possibly set up a retirement for myself).

Check with your local bank and local SBA (Small Business Administration) Although there are much more regulations and hoops, it could be an option for you.

I do not believe there has ever been a tax credit for investment properties so I doubt it.Waiting becasue of tax reasons is a silly thing in my book - don't live your life according to regulations.

I know it is in the Bill of Rights and I know the interpretation is that it's an individual right and I know the Founding Father's intentions with it from reading the Federalist Papers....and I think it's states rights to regulate this within the property borders of the state.

As for people loaning your business money, the SEC's regulations are less relevant here than your state's "Blue Sky" laws as they're called.

In a report justreleased, we suggested that the Congress consider directing HCFA to start ademonstration that would assess home health agencies found to behabitual abusive billers for the costs of performing the follow-up auditwork required to estimate overpayment amounts.5• The Subcommittee recommended that, to recoup overpayments,HCFA regulations require bonding of new agencies and agenciesfound to be habitual abusers and that HCFA expedite itspromulgation of these regulations.

Are they regulated?

A good one will be able to back up everything they've done with specific rules, regulations, or previous tax court cases.I do understand wanting to understand yourself.

The selling agent is actually the daughter of the seller, but due to the bank's regulations, her broker has to handle the deal.