It's all about supply and demand.

The S&P was around 680 in March 2009, shortly after Obama took office and now around 1500, or 120% gain over 4 years.

Also make sure title is clear, check Recorder's office for any liens, mortgages, deeds of trust.

Find people that can supply you insider type deals - where you're not dealing with everyone in your area.

Personally, I'd rather compile a list from whatever sources I tap into (I guess that would include driving) and do, or delegate, the research in the office.

I have a house paid free and clear and I'm thinking about buying a smaller house to live in with a loan and rent out my big house. Does anyone know if I will get questioned as to why I'm buying a smaller home?

Wil...

They were a military officer and family that were going to be moving to the area for a year and needed a place quickly and were unable to do a house hunting trip.

Fortunately, we live in a society that continues to supply my business with an abundance of liquidity opportunities.

Yet the San Antonio office has only 1 Single Family Mentor, Jim V.

And if you were in Atlanta and the work was done previously, it would be considered 'grandfathered' and accepted.So, check with your local building office when they consider something grandfathered.