I sold it and did ok but it was uneasy because I felt like the value of my investment was at the mercy of the stock market and the large institutional investors involved.

I was there last night tearing up carpets and discovered solid oak hardwood throughout the entire house, both floors, been under carpet for the last 50 years.

In this cycle, on top of the usual hurdles, first-time homebuyers will face stiff competition from cash-rich institutional investors looking for higher ROI (e.g. ibuyers)Take advantage of the U.S. becoming a nation of renters. 

The big money (hedge funds and institutional investors) could very quickly move their money from the Stock Market to housing and other commodities to preserve their assets, but that is not what a recession is.A recession is based on production across the general economy, not on profit taking from the speculation on Wall Street.We are fine.

Just discovered that my position that I moved here for is likely being eliminated, and in order to maintain current salary, I will possibly have to move again (not local). 

I'd rather have notice from them than discover they moved out in the middle of the night, in the middle of winter, with the utilities turned off.All that being said, it will be a tough fight for you to get this tenant to pay up. 

I was pretty blown away when I discovered this and try to show others how to do it as well (not tax or legal advice, do your own research!)

I didn’t think much of it, but on night #1 after closing when I ripped up that linoleum I discovered black mold that ran from the shower to the toilet.

On the other hand, you could buy this with a combination of institutional financing and Owner carry.

It took us six months (should have only taken 30 days) to receive the paperwork from the financial institution we purchased the note from.