We are both in our 30's and fear the risk of beginning to invest at this age and stage (30's, kids, very little starting capitol) but feel compelled to "go for it" anyways.

He told me of the shifting grounds of the area, and that the foundation of the shopping center (less than 10 years old) is in trouble because of the shifts.

You see this with new construction at any stage; sometimes the builder will establish a relationship with one lender or more, either to speed financing, make sure buyers are properly qualified, or as another avenue for making a buck off the deal.

First of all I would like to thank you all for responding.Mitch,Just as a point of clarity, I am using simultaneous closings and Back-to-Back in the same way, much like the option closing you mention.As for disclosure, we require disclosure to the Foreclosing lender at the earliest stage (Offer of short sale).

The size of the pile will be very different if your lifestyle is an apartment facing Central Park and expensive vacations than if its living in a dirt cheap area in the center of the company.

They simply run out of land to build on that is within a reasonable commuting distance from the city center/job center.Lack of supply can drive up demand and what people are willing to buy....This isn't a major problem as long as wages are correspondingly high and average people can afford to keep buying average properties..You have to look at the average wage and what it takes to qualify for a average property..For example,Assuming a average home in Vancouver is going for $750,000.

What price range homes are usually associated with your centers of influence and those you relate to?

@Lisa Parker, AMERITAX Refund Center specializes in assisting Real Estate Investors with all their Income Tax Needs......they have offices and representatives in Atlanta, call them with any questions you may have or email them I'll message you the contact info cause im unable to include it in this post.I use them exclusively and have been for many years..

They are one block from the freeway entrance that connects the two commerce centers. 

My name is Mike and my wife and I are just in the beginning stages of investing and wanted to ask some questions and make some connections.