This site is incredible. 

Lots of popular deals require non-refundable earnest money in order to be considered. 

But from my understanding that is incredibly hard to set up and cost prohibitive (due to SEC regulations).I'm sure there are many ways to go about this, and would really appreciate anyone's input and advice.Thanks!

Thanks BP for this awesome site and the incredible podcasts-they have become a daily treat for my ears!

@Ramon Moreno I recently wrote a blog post about some of the popular auction sites that you may find helpful.http://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/6630/blog_posts/44315-auctioncom-hubzu-and-homesearch--what-you-have-to-know

I'm looking for neighborhoods that are popular with young professionals near and in the city.

I have lender who will do a 3 year at 10%.Home is on a double lot and has been completely rehabbed from a 3/1 to a 4/2.PP $117,000  RC/HC $65,000 ARV $240,000  Rents Remodel is incredible with all newfixtures, etc.  

Hi Sametra,Absentee owner list is probably the most popular list and will most likely get you the most "responses".

This make-up rent is unlikely in your situation, but I have charged it when tenants wanted to break a year lease halfway through the term, and I was forced to advertise the house in the late fall, a time that is not as popular as midsummer, when my tenants' lease started.

I ran across this study by some professors from Trinity University in San Antonio yesterday:Retirement Savings: Choosing a Withdrawal Rate That Is SustainableHow much is enough is a popular topic on BP since many people are looking to make their money work for them to achieve financial independence.