For a smaller bank, taking a write-down of $210,000 ($300K-$90K) would make a huge impact on the perception of the bank's health.

Yes, black mold is very dangerous to our health, but all REO's are buyer beware.

It is a HUGE money drain to your bottom line, and because of all the laws and health department inspections, which force you to comply, your hands are virtually tied to keeping the pool in operational condition and up to code.Good luck!

I know there was one large firm, which I won't name, doing numerous flips in this area, and I just couldn't figure them having decent spreads based on their holding time, price drops etc...The quality of work seemed poor as well.

Is it any of their business to force someone to buy health insurance?

If you are coming from a job with health insurance benefits, prepare yourself for some serious sticker shock.

I’ve read numerous books, BiggerPockets blogs and forums, and have listened to most of the BP podcasts, which I love and find very informative.

I have been a private lender on numerous deals so no way am I siding with or trying to find a way to borrower to get out of an obligation.

I have read numerous real estate investing books, spent days on youtube and decided I would like to pursue real estate investing on my own.

•One of my biggest concerns is health insurance.