With that said Ill definitely consider what you've stated because I am interested in speeding up the process so that I can eventually quit my w2 and focus on being independent and self supporting.

He has it on the market for quite some time, as a short sale, working with the bank.

While I like what I do and do not intend to quit medicine, I am also realizing that medicine can no longer fulfill both my personal satisfaction and financial freedom.

Doesn't usually appear that tough - but I know contractors vary quite a bit so get several bids if you are hiring it out. and 4% money!

A few posts came very close to answering my question (or maybe they did and I can't quite wrap my head around it).On a typical Private money loan, what is typically used for an amortization schedule?

I do know several investors buying even in Flint and are doing quite well.

Then I have a dentist appointment, after which I need to call my attorney to correct a Deed, call a lender in Texas (I am in California), check on a couple of new leads, and then go over the books.My wife works full time so I do quite a bit of the house stuff.

Looking at the assessors past sales I saw about 8 properties(before I quit looking) in a 3 block radius that sold for 15-20K less than other properties right around 2004-2006.

Right now being on the side lines in cash flowing real estate gold or silver will be a powerful place to be in the next several years until these global governments and banks quit printing money and engaging in currency wars.

It was quite labor intensive to scuff the surface adequately to create enough "teeth" to ensure a good bond.