I am an active buy and hold investor in Geogia    I have 8 SFH long term rentals in the north east suburbs of Atlanta   I am currently looking to diversify into either another area of the country (probably Tampa, Fl) or perhaps to pick up a few beach (PCB) and lake (Chattuge, Hartwell) short term rentals to attach to a different market   I would like to connect with others in any of those areas to build a better network    I look forward to the discussions.  

I’m currently learning about short sales and foreclosures and general real estate investing.

This might be a short term solution where she refinances in 1-2 years but we want something official written up.This would be a loan as we would like the money back and although we are much better off than her, we would ideally like to get paid back.  

@Charles Biter wholesaling seems to have a lot of waisted time because there are so few deals out there to wholesale, would you be able to give me a short break down on how you wholesale?

More importantly, a GOOD realtor who takes your criteria, financial situation, short-term & long-term goals into consideration is going to be a huge asset to your REI career. 

Where the finished part ends there is a short retaining wall about 2.5 feet tallI've gotten a few very informal estimates for extending the basement back another 5 feet and putting in a small 1 bedroom in-law unit.

I am mainly invest in Palm Beach county , in condominiums ,looking mostly 1-2 bedrooms,usually buy bank owned or short sale  

I am using a new lawyer for a Short Sale we are under contract for at the moment. 

@Adam A.Adam,My post is lllooooonnnngggggHere's the short version - I obtained 2 non-recourse loans against my Dallas properties.

Both of these markets seem very attractive and especially resistant to overall economic downturns.