How do I balance the need to raise the rent by $100 to get it to market, but at the same time ensure I get to keep her as a tenant? 

What about the difference between loan balance and purchase price ($35,000)...is it possible to have the seller carry this as a 2nd lien?

I've never heard of it, and I'm assuming there's a reason for that...my securities counsel would likely have said something if it applied specifically to what I'm doing, which is raising capital into funds for investing in real estate (equity, not debt).By reading the article it seems to me that there could be an issue if you're taking pension fund money, but most small-balance real estate operators receive little to no pension fund investment. 

You can roll it into a Solo 401k and take out a loan up to 50,000 or 50% of the balance of the retirement account whichever is less. 

It's hard to give a fair and balanced review publicly when you're a client unless you shower the company with praise.

My read is that if the bank opts-in all short sales under $729,250 loan balance will fall under the HAFA rules.

If that is the case --have a Bank Balance Letter ( proof of fund) and talk to some experienced Realtors who specialize in HUD, Foreclosures or Short Sales --- and you make them partners and they will find deals for you --give them full commission -- make offers --20 per week ----you will not need to spend on marketing -- Good Luck

With that said, though the horse already left the barn I will say that i DO read every page of the foreclosure file after i win the bid but BEFORE i pay the entire balance.

I have motivated seller who owns $175,000 on HUD House. Owner mentioned that if my offer will be lower then whats owed then HUD inspector will be coming out to determine condition of the house and see if they will...

Holding costs begin when you move out and place the property in service.VA loans are not based on the number of loans but on your VA entitlement amount, if your entitlement is say 160K, you could have 4 so long as the balance outstanding on all loans doesn't exceed that entitlement, like 4 at 40K.As those loans are paid off your available entitlement increases.