Newly enacted laws.

On September 7, 2005, Lagow wrote the following: “In summary: We have a clear attempt to control the market- utilization of one appraiser, a refusal to supply data with outside appraisers, and the appraiser of choice is being paid a fee abnormally higher than what we pay everyone else for the same work.

@Eric Rohver - Is this a 'one-off' attempt to find a deal of some sort or are you beginning a campaign to locate vacant, unwanted properties with equity?

These are the main reason I was planning to buy a sfh and rent out a room or 2, the sfh in my price range are in decent shape and I would feel more comfortable about assessing the problems and attempting to repair them.

Now some think that asset based lending is a backdoor attempt to acquire assets on the cheap in the event of a borrower's default.

Being based in Santa Barbara may be somewhat of a disadvantage as an investor if you are attempting to buy product in your backyard.

Hi Robert Lapp - I like your approach, your attempt to connect with them on a personal level.Since we're just talking about 1 house here, any reason you wouldn't just knock on the door, introduce yourself, and give them a business card?

I just attempted to go for my license and in the process I came to the realization that RE agents don't really know a thing about investing.

However, I would encourage you to get very specific as to your expectations and attempt to put aside all of the emotional stuff as a distraction to your objective.

I attempted to call to expressed that I wanted to purchase the house and would be willing to wait a few weeks if he could provide a clear title.