I am completely shocked how Brian's situation mirrors mine identically.The job, that friggin cubicle, the not knowing how to start even when some guru's video package I paid 500 dollars for breaks it down "step by step", something obviously is missing.I posted my own posts begging for clarity and for guidance, but I realized (and I bet everyone that replied too) that the more replies I got the more questions sprouted.I wanted a list of steps:"go to godaddy, and by a domain name""walk to your car, open the door, get in and drive to xxx st and post a flyer there... and there.. and there"."

I think your best bet would be to go with the lender who has the current mortgage on the property.

An epoxy would be the best bet but would still look painted and likely worse than just leaving it.

Most of the investor buys in that region bets on future rent increases and appreciation, or sometimes just capital preservation -- all of them bet for the long run.Maybe some warzones in bronx or brooklyn, what inventory might remain of them, might cash flow positive, or out to warzone border areas in parts of new jersey and connecticut.

Best bet for helping curb their odor is to make sure they are de-sexed (spayed/neutered).

Best bet is to put up the down payment, and double close with a cash buyer.

When you are 59 and laid off, your best bet is to retire.http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-retirement24-2009may24,0,885521.story Early retirement claims increase dramaticallyInstead of working longer as the economy worsens, more Americans are calling it quits before age 66.

There’s a place called BP on the internet,If you have a question about REI, you can find it there I’ll bet,It’s run by a cool guy named Josh,And he keeps everyone in line, by gosh,‘Cause you see not everyone there agrees,On the current administration’s policies,The debates can become a little overheated,It’s not for the timid, you might be mistreated,But this guy Josh, he’s got a level-head,“Be nice boys and girls,†more than once he has said,He doesn’t take sides, but he lets people rant,Let’s vote Josh for our next President!

Man, I bet they pissed some people off....lol.

I think my best bet is to go with the local guy - accurate, daily updates.