That's where I'm at - trying to figure out how to fake it 'til I make it - The "It" factor or the confidence factor is so crucial when you're just starting out which is why having a mentor can help tremendously.

You'll find tons of great information that will help you in your decision making.Make sure you consider all factors before buning ANY property!

You will also need to factor in closing costs when buying and selling.

I always just factor them in the price if I do see them.

That has been a factor in why I have been turned down.So, what do I do?

With all economic factors poised for growth, even slight changes in the economy have the potential to push up mortgage rates further.

TRUSTEE'S SALE OF 2061 ROYAL FERN COURT 12B TRUSTEE'S SALE OF 2061 ROYAL FERN COURT 12B Reston, VA 20191 In execution of a Deed of Trust in the original principal amount of $212,100.00, with an annual interest rate of 12.1500% from BRIAN DAVID BROWN dated August 26, 2005, recorded among the land records of the Circuit Court for the COUNTY OF FAIRFAX as Deed Book/Instrument # 17705 AT PAGE 2027, the undersigned appointed Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction in the COUNTY OF FAIRFAX, on the courthouse steps at the front of the Circuit Court building for the County of Fairfax located at 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, Virginia on January 30, 2007 at 11:30 AM, the property with improvements to wit: APARTMENT NUMBERED 2061-12B, TYPE B-R, SOUTHGATE CONDOMINIUM, AS DESCRIBED IN THAT CERTAIN MASTER DEED ESTABLISHING A HORIZONTAL PROPERTY REGIME WITH ATTACHED PLATS DESIGNATING THE RELATIVE LOCATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF EACH APARTMENT RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 3912 AT PAGE 254, AMONG THE LAND RECORDS OF FAIRFAX COUNTY, VIRGINIA, AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO HEREAFTER RECORDED, AS PERMITTED BY PARAGRAPH F.9 OF THE SAID MASTER DEED. and described in the above Deed of Trust.

It is an offsetting balance designed to ensure that the developer has an ongoing financial stake in the project.

I was just thinking I'd need to factor in their costs as part of my property evaluation to determine it's a good deal.Thanks!

That said, the foundation risk is a factor of the moisture in the soil below the home's foundation.