It's cheap enough for them not to balk, but it worksto weed out tire-kickers and those who have been less than forthcoming about their qualifications.5) Customer service is pretty fantastic and not under-staffed like is typical with most companies these days.

I'm tired of contracting home plus I rather not contract homes that may take some time to find a buyer for.

I have contemplated just hammering down my mortgage with principal payments for the next 3 years and my off my loan, but am getting tired of waiting on the sidelines.

From my experience trying to list a home FSBO, you spend alot of time showing to people who are just kicking the tires, no pre approval, and generally waste your time.

For all of you who have a hard time getting your wife to agree to let you play in real estate.. this is a nice story where My wife was tired of working on my deals and wanted her own..now she has done a few flips but this one was ALL on her own.MLS listed prop... multiple offers she gets it accepted as a cash buyer here in PDX at 350k cash close in 10 days.. no contingencies.. ( which is about how you have to buy a good MLS deal these days LOL)  its in a really hot area Called Multnomah Village  bungalow.

One great investment is better than 3 so-so ones so kick some tires and analysis the ROI. 

You need to resign yourself to the fact that all these things are not going to happen, barring a minor miracle.My way of handling this would be to put your husband in his boots, fleece pants under jeans, and a heavy farm coat/Carhatt jacket, Give him a tire billy.

While I am only slightly ahead of your position, it took me getting sick and tired of being sick and tired!

or there is something wrong with the property (tired, odd layout, small, inadequate parking, location, etc).2) The property has been listed for 2-years w/o an offer.  

I'm too tired, I should be in bed.