Condo values got massacred during the last cycle and you're unlikely to see any real appreciation downtown, in my view.

GreetingsI am going to meet with my first motivated seller today to view the property.

Powder blue tuxedos with a ruffled shirt may cause ocular damage to those viewing and I simply can't risk the liability.

Ariel view west of New Center.

My fiance and I are looking to purchase our first home and I have gotten mixed views on whether we should be purchasing a property in our own names or to put it in an entity.

This is a vey good point and arguably one of the best in this thread, perhaps only second to J's comments of being a better manager, better finder, etc. :)For me, buying to hold absolutely requires not just a basic understanding of this point, but an intricate one.

Know the BAH rates for your area.If having someone contact you from outside your area that wants to rent your place but can't view it themselves, STRONGLY encourage (we now require) that a friend/proxy view the place first for them. 

I then get to view the answers first before calling the seller back myself. 

However, you can get financials from a broker up front, and usually you can get a viewing of a property if you come across as serious.  

As I was setting up my account, the "view credit report" field became grayed out when I selected that the tenant would pay.