Loopnet and CoStar is out of my price range anything "cheaper"?

Think you can buy cheaper than you can build now.

I understand where msot responders feel that you should sell and buy something cheaper with possible better cash flow as most of the home we live in ourselves our not the ideal properties for cash flow.

., the building materials) is well worth it.While I may be able to get things like nails, mud, tape, drywall, plywood, lumber, etc cheaper than my contractors, the savings just isn't worth it.

If properties listed, are cheaper or nicer than the comps, the comps don't matter much.

It the lower/middle areas you will find cheaper homes that you can use as rentals.

The house would need to "fit in" pretty well.It is a good enough deal where I have a fairly hefty rehab budget, which is why I'm considering this.Also, at a certain point, can it be cheaper to rebuild completely than try to contend with a remodel on a dilapidated house?

The current environment signals cheaper currecy of all types...including dollars.

Plus you have to leave enough in here for the investor to make money.Unless you can buy this much, much cheaper, there's just no deal here.

Your happy casue your closing cost are much cheaper, the loan officer is happy cause the servicing point, and the lender is happy cause of a higher interest rate.Makes you think!