I feel convident I've done my homework, and I think with the "right" rehab, and a bit of forced appreciation, the house will retail for 140-145, my fingers are crossed.I have a LOT more work in front of me.

I said if I had to, as in if I were forced to choose between never ending it and ending it now.

I know that neither one of them are great, but which one, if you were forced to pick, would you use to start?

I am an Air Force Veteran and family man that wants to use real estate as a vehicle to live life how I want too.

The type of system (boiler with radiators or furnace with forced air).

The home was totally remodeled in 2008 ( new windows, doors, sliding glass doors, deck, wall retexture, tile and wood flooring, carpets in bedrooms, paint, cabinets, bathrooms tiled, shower tiled, new vanities, new kitchen cabinets, granite tile counters, light fixtures, forced air unit installed, new appliances, everything.

No sense in forcing someone to stay if they dont want to be there.

Unlike the regular work force where it's just competition and who can keep their jobs and climb the ladder first and kiss their boss's behind - not my thing, though I have the highest respect for all those who work hard to bring food to the table (especially my father who's a cop).REI is also the best means I see of achieving the life I want.

But at the same time, no one "forced" anyone to buy a house.My short sale hasn't hurt me much.

At least then I'm "forcing appreciation" through rent raises (however slight) rather than depending on dirt.