My business relationships focus around creating win/wins for people, giving them 3-5% on flips is not a win/win in my eyes.

Actually, as I was putting the lights up this afternoon, the kids were wandering around looking at them with twinkles in their eyes.

@ Chris M,The HOA is a lot to deal with, but the catch re the numbers you can get huge deals with cash purchases.

And you get the benefit of having 40 past ones to catch up on.Two Great reads, I bought both J.

And you get the benefit of having 40 past ones to catch up on.Two Great reads, I bought both J.

On the other hand waiting to catch it on the evening news will be so watered down that i'll just find myself angry that its diluted and provides little to nothing other than the date of enforcement.Thanks again!

I've seen some great pics of houses in the MLS that turned out to be real three legged, mangy dogs when I put my eye on them.Look at any hotel brochure.

You could always keep an eye on it and wait for it to be foreclosed on and try to get at it at the tax sale or from the bank when it becomes an REO.

While it is true you probably know the area you live the best, there are a lot of other benefits to investing close by (you can keep an eye on the property, easier to manage contractors, less need for a property manager, etc).

They have a track record of results and understand the renovation process that is likely to occur, thus having a better eye for the final product.Of course it all depends on the skillset of the person.