Ended up looking cool anyway but it was a pain to install.

I have NEVER had dealings with anyone that was a pain in the beginning and turned out to be easy going in the end.

I've done it and it's painful.

James short sales can take a very long time and there are junior lien holders usually that are a pain in the butt.Much more lower hanging fruit that tastes just as sweet.

make sure you get their deposit from seller and find out and double check who pays what utilities...also, it's a good idea once you get really seriuos about a certain property, to talk to the tenants, feel them out, and ask them what sorts of repairs need to be done...thsi will give you negotiating leverage and also tell you if the tenant is going to be a pain in your butt..good luck!

Would bringing in the health department do anything?

(I suppose if you’re a hyperinflation kind of guy, you could buy $5m in Krugerands but that’s another thread)This is not a king’s ransom so don’t forget adequate health insurance, life insurance as appropriate, a family trust, and general tax planning.

How do those of you who are full time real estate investors obtain health insurance?

The fact that it is your personal residence and owner-occupied make it different from these guy's experiences with private lending for NOO properties.I agree SAFE is a pain in the rear.

I feel your pain, Marlan.