It is so good to see a community that helps people that are new to the real estate game.

I have been been investing on the light side since 2001, but am aiming to really up my game.

I am also interested in a Short Sale strategy of REI and would love to pick your brain as I am relatively new to the game.

nope, I've got 5 children, so a rented mini-van was the way to go.It's to bad the Cards didn't win........but what an amazing game.

Lee, by your own comps you've established the FMV at $62,000.

Investors generally have their own money in the game so it is in their best interest to get the properties into livable condition or find someone who will be willing to do the rehab.

Using any kind of positive appreciation number in this real estate environment is a fools game.

I brought up the point that the reduction in price after I submitted my offer was very suspicious and he said that it is simply a game that the listing agent is playing to show that the price he got is much higher than listing so he will get more listings from the bank.

Just know from my experience and tons of other Investor with portfolios that would make you shudder...That the complete rental game isn't an easy one...Unless, it's completely self managed... that's ok, if that's your cup of tea...For me...

We have the fundamentals of our business already established and are relatively young in our market.