(I use tools to do this.)And, you can take the pulse of a market every 6 months to gauge where it might be going by following job growth, migration trends, major employer actions, affordability, etc.I don't buy purely on appreciation potential. 

But for those of you who can afford it, I don't think you'll go wrong. 

But, you simply can't afford to get emotional when trying to make an investment of this sort.

That new couple without kids might prefer a luxurious and romantic space, as well as a larger kitchen or dining room where they can entertain.

But ignorance is a luxury that I can not afford, so here is my question.

So I see this as a good way get displaced Homeowners back into homes that they can afford to buy.  

Quick, affordable did a good job and I thought they were great.

The home needs work, as the seller couldn't afford to keep it up.  

Our long term goal is to buy and hold, but the cash out upfront could afford us the ability to buy two properties.

Even if the operation could meet the requirements, it is likely they would also wind down their operation, as they could not afford the burden of doing so as their interest margins are too slim.