Because you still have money flowing out of your pocket (taxes, insurance, maintenance, utilities, etc.)Over time, you may build up equity from appreciation and upon sale, could cash out.

Unlike Flip This House, we actually have to count for price declines, labor, material, holding, and closing costs.

The house is fully furnished, all utilities are on and paid to date.

Owner is responsible for space and utility (big expense).

I was also able to check some information to Foreclosure Help Scam that makes me aware if worst comes to worst and the options that I need to utilize.

The trick in utilizing the services of a realtor is making sure they understand what "you" are looking for long term.

I realize that sometimes we can't figure that out very easily, but sometimes we can pick up hints.Some examples of what I've done:While "looking at" the high up shelves and other hiding places I "found" lots of past due notices from utilities, credit cards etc.

Are you alpha dog material?

(‘takes about 30 minutes)Search Internet sources for Leads (‘take about 1 hour) Study real estate related educational material (take about 1 hour) This I still do!

If you can finance that and a cost of materials( witch will not be that much) I will take care off entire labor cost.