Now if the approvals are coming out a lot faster then that throws off the timing to find an end buyer so how have short sale investors been able to adjust to this whole new set of timing when working with the banks?

As a general guideline, this may work, especially if you adjust with a hedge factor.

The 50% rule has been a great tool in the past, now it needs to be adjusted even more conservatively in this economy.

They actually have a more forceful jet of water coming out too, which can take a little adjusting to get used to.I wouldn't compare them to low-flush toilets, because the low-flush toilet does not have sufficient flow to remove the solids in stool; the shower is only rinsing soap - how much flow do you need for that?

But, I think it will wash out when the market takes a little adjustment.

Three major differences between line and loanLiquidityHow interest is chargedPayment Obligation vs. balance How Interest Is Charged Liquidity Adjusting Payment Obligation vs.

I like them and use them, but don't use the "zestimate" or at least I'll adjust it based on experience.Cheers!

I use the calculation for my max price, based on the 50% rule, adjusted for my contribution.Max price = PV (rate, term, -rent * 0.6) - rehabNow, my actual calculation is more complex and accounts for purchase, holding, hard money, and refi costs, and any rent I'll collect while I'm working on the refi.

We are not victims unless we let ourselves be victimized.When I bought my first house, I had a mortgage broker telling me that I should be in a 1-year adjustable loan with a low intro rate.

After adjusting to the steep learning curve, I stopped doing residential altogether.I now own my own company and haven't looked back.