Stay active...I believe you can provide a very unique perspective on a lot of real estate investing issues!

Find a broker who works with several banks -- especially regional banks -- and ensure he is familiar with the FHA rules.

I think all the plans have some unique features, and were well thought out.

And I know for certain their are multiple HML's with regional focus out of Atlanta market that will have an interest in Augusta.

Every area and region of the country has different economic issues they deal with that affect the market.

We're in tornado alley and also, as it turns out, hailstorm central so insurance is sky-rocketing in the region.

House...a safety home of sorts in case anything kicks off in the region and we need to leave.

As real estate professionals it is our ethical duty toencourage the building and marketing of ‘green homes’.Recently, the Portland, Oregon Regional Multiple ListingService added the ability to search for homes based on greencertifications and specific aspects the home has that make itgreen, such as the features discussed above.

Only one or two photographs are required but need to be print quality.If you have a flip that you are especially proud of, or encountered interesting or unique problems, I would really like to hear from you.I do need to complete this article ASAP but will keep all emails for future publications as well.Please email me if you are interested and provide a quick outline of the rehab project and what area of the country you are located.

> 11/07/2006: reported that FIRST NIAGARA BANK announced it plans to open a regional market center at 100 Clinton Square in downtown Syracuse (Onondaga County) in the first quarter of 2007.