You either need to buy significantly below FMV... buy in an area that expects very high appreciation... aggressively pay down principle... or be prepared to put 20% down on your next Owner Occupied home (i.e. non-FHA).

Give away programs?

The 8% came from an 8%+ comment in Bernanke's timely white paper supporting the FHFA proposed program.

If a republican does win, or Obama stays in office, it could take years for any proposed program to occur like what you are talking about.

It is not the cost as much as what he can save you.If you're looking for a run-of-the-mill tax preparation - then it's a different story.

Homepath is a FNMA lending program, available for purchasing REO properties from FNMA, and some of these properties allow for rehab to be built into the loan.

If you plan to pocket the option money be prepared for a fight with the buyer.

VA has some pretty good loan programs.

We have signed up for the Summit.We are so excited about the entire program & especially the Wholesaling camp & curious about the Flip & Fix.Please provide instructions as to how to register.Thank you in advance for your assistance.Have a great Super Bowl Sunday!

As a landlord I look to learn more about flipping and the challenges of finding and keeping good contractors, what makes a good wholesaler, etc.It probably would be a good idea to prepare a list of you feel you might need some help with.