When sales got really slow back in 2005 I had to research as many as 100 properties for everyone 1 I purchased at trustee sale.

The housing market is showing signs of slowing but still ok.

But good Multi REO's seem to have slowed to a crawl for various reasons, and many of those same investors have turned towards purchasing the distressed SFH plan with flipping.. making them hard to find, and when you do find them, there's a little bit of competition so the deal may not be as sweet.

If a home is pud 2 or less units per acre and its 1.39 acres  100 wide by 600 deep and 2684 sq ft home and also a 28 x 40 slab in back with utilities available.

Do not attempt to close a Sub-To or any acquisition yourself, that's deep stuff you'll get into now, Good luck :)

If it is slow time for the contractor, you will find that there is a lot of tedious labor charges the partnership is getting billed for.

It is 1.39 acres 100 ft wide by 600 ft deep with a 2684 sq ft home and also a build-able slab in back 28 by 40 with utilities available.

He's definitely not flashy or get-rich-quick, but his investing is based pretty deep in value investing principles.

Yes, you are refinancing so that you get back all but $21k, which brings your annual return for that first property up to 3.77%.But, if that is going to be the same story for every subsequent purchase and refinance, that seems a very slow way to turn your $73.5k into REAL money!

There are many people here to help with your transition, so just ask.As far as your husband goes, I am sure he will be knees-deep into rehabbing a new property soon.