Its key that the style (ranch, two story, etc) is the same, the neighborhood is the same and other factors (busy street or other pluses or minuses) are similar.

I currently work for a civil engineering group as a wetland/environmental specialist...

Well there is more capital chasing loans than there are loans, so I would say that goes to the Seller.Loans are sold via auction style sales where a pool is issued to multiple parties and they bid and one bidder wins.

There are quite a number of posts on this topic already:http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/49/topics/91762-lending-clubhttp://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/49/topics/74756-peer-to-peer-lending-siteshttp://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/49/topics/80557-review-of-p2p-lending-sites-bp-style

Different people have different styles, and there are plenty of niches... a little something for everyone.Good luck, and drop me a line if you need to talk through anything!

The fact is there are multiple styles of homes, sizes, ages, and conditions, but more importantly is how much money a buyer has at the specific point you are trying to sell.

Mardi Gras tile is a mutlicolor style that covers all the colors we love most here in Louisiana.

I have estimated repairs as a worst case scenario:Foundation$8,000.00Paint & Wallpaper (has late 80's style)$6,500.00Flooring (GREEN carpet!

I would like to purchase several more houses in this style, but I'm concerned with funding.How long is needed to establish the second rental house income for use on a third rental house?

Thinking about buying our first "weekly" style vacation rental home.