If you don't know where to find like-minded people in your area, you could instead ask about any local REI meetings.My question is: why aren't you looking for bargain-priced PROPERTIES for sale instead, and then posting the general details as to what you like about them, and asking for feedback about possible pitfalls?

It hasn't failed but the portfolio lenders have all said they require it to be repaired prior to doing an appraisal.I did get the property fairly cheap and the seller said he is under financial strain so selling is a priority for him.

I want to be fair to the seller and not disclose more info here.

Some negative effects include a stronger dollar further damaging already crippled emerging market economies, increasing the deficit due to higher interest on our massive debt, and damaging a fairly fragile housing recovery (we are still building far below what we did in 2007).  

Be firm and fair and cordial.

I've used West Bank for about 10 years; they are fairly conservative but have been willing to work with me.

With the MLS, it takes just a few minutes.One thing I don't necessarily agree with (though, in fairness, have no experience with yet) is that the license makes you seem more credible.

Also, I closed out of state for my FHA loan and it was fairly easy for me.

You can buy a heater element fairly cheap online.

In order to know what a bargain is, you'd need to know what a retail deal looks like.