I was overseas for almost 7yrs while in the Air Force...best time of my life!

I'm 36 and I've been in the Air Force for the past 12 years.

Jason was spot on.Also start cozying up to Hard Money Lenders and Private Money that lend on the strength of the deal and the property!

Glenn Espinosa:How much effort do you expend on air sealing?

.#2 HVAC - air conditioner not cooling.#3 Bugs - roaches, Palmetto bugs aka BIGGGGG roaches, ants, bag worms, possums.

*Would like a 2,000 sq. ft. rancher with the finished basement, 2-car garage, deck, 3 bdr, 2 1/2 bth (1/2 in the basement), hardwood floors, tile in the kitchen, bathrooms, vinyl siding, central air.

The new AC will add some to the resale value; I had added central air to a property and the tax assessor increased the assessed value of that property shortly thereafter due to that AC ...

If its air force its typically summer/fall, so if you buy a house after August you might be holding it until next spring (like I had to) which really really sucks.

I've had contractors tell me all sorts of hot air to include 1) I know someone who will buy this house2) Im a closet millionaire who can lend you money for your next deal (but im cleaning out your crawlspace cause I love this kinda work)List it on MLS, but if they are serious about bringing a friend down to see the house, entertain them.

I am a Air Force brat but never had the courage to do what you did.