Wachovia is leaving the wholesale mortgage lending business, which means the Homes Seller Assist program willbecome even more important, plus the program has just been opened up to investors.On owner occupied properties they can deal with credit scores down to500.

Feel free to roam around and post as you feel you can be of assistance.

Bush has not objected when the big firms and rich executives of Wall Street have been on the receiving end of federal assistance, but now he is threatening to block a measure to aid hard-hit neighborhoods filled with ordinary Americans.I think its an ugly situation that these two entities have been structured so any rewards go to the shareholders and especially executives and risks get moved to the taxpayers.

Should I seek out a FHA Home Loan, or are there even better options?

At the present time we are seeking distress commercial real estate properties for purchase.Purchase price from $5 million - no limit.Thanks again for the post.

I'm extremely interested in using the IP part of the home seller assistance program, but I want to hear from someone first that it is legit.

I think you will find BP full of information, support and just some good old fashion (well for the internet) fun as well.Great that you are utilizing your background to assist you with your investing.

Maybe find out how you can assist them and possibly work with them on one of their deals to help ease your nerves some.

I got my first answer to my ad seeking houses on craigslist.

Not that I have a lot of experience in RE but if I could give advice to first time home buyers it would be to take advantage of the Nehemiah down payment assistance program.