They are key to keeping legislators up to date on things that impact our industry and are protecting our interests.

I knew that my end goal was a buy and hold with a cash out refinance, but I made did a lot of winging things, making uncertain decision, etc that probably cost me some money, but luckily in the end everything worked out.  

This has resulted in a steady, but gentle (compared to the 80's), increase in property values. 2 – The Greenbelt effect The Greenbelt was enshrined due to legislation passed by the Government of Ontario in 2005.

@Tony LindMike Jacka is the president of the MN REIA, and at our recent training on Subject To, he showed the legislation for the due on sale clause (Federal), and the State of MN law that forbids a bank from exercising this right.  

My answers may change depending on these factors.I will say, from a state legislative perspective, if the price of oil continues to stagnate, or drop, we won't see any sort of downtown for about a year.

Maybe even more so if the sellers need to move right now--FHA loans typically take longer to close because of the heightened requirements on the property, and are more uncertain to close (if it doesn't pass the FHA appraisal/inspection, you're just not going to be able to buy the property).

And if not, I'm shocked that no one legislated law, and lets HOA's get away with crime. 

If you buy wrong, pay too much or are uncertain of your exit, it's an uphill battle.Fix and flip is a good example.  

This option may reduce the risk, if the market is uncertain and a quick sale, unlikely. 

I was looking at a development investment in a mining town in Western Australia (WA) (structured and managed by a 3rd pty) but held off last year as job security was somewhat uncertain and had a little one (now arrived) on the way.