So the payment I commit to when I borrow right now is actually less than the number on the loan documents.And with a house, most people have no choice but to borrow.

I'm not buying silver although I own a bit just for a rainy day.Other than real estate, guns are my choice right now...

The industry prefers 'back to back' escrow these days.

Needless to say, my day time job was starting to suffer so I had to make a choice, either outsource and scale or go crazy.

It's hard for a new investor to form a relationship that would allow them first choice on the MLS.

This is where those activities take place and those are the preferred tax deferrals.

Don't get upset with anyone else but yourself if you made the choice NOT to attend the summit.

If your qualified funds have already been taxed, that's a different story.Yes, the 10% penalty is a PITA, but I'll concede it might be worth it.I do think you should contribute up to the company match in your 401-K, it's hard to imagine that being a bad move, even if all your investment choices stink (just leave it in a Stable Value fund).Probably a hell of a lot more advice in this thread than you asked for!

BAC issued preferred stock and warrants for $45B.

An image jumped into my head of 'For Rent' signs down the whole street and I knew that wasn't something I wanted to compete with.I prefer to buy in established neighborhoods where the majority of people own their houses.