This is why it is important to look at the market regularly and maintain an understanding of what prices are doing.When you are actively marketing a home, I recommend looking at the market every day or two.

We have conversations with banks that they won't/don't have with regular investor.

To recap: Be extremely cautious with flat fee MLS sites that only refer business to other agents.Bonus PointsYou should also consider the ease of use of the flat fee MLS listing provider, for example, can you complete everything online?

Sure if you dont have your own 3-5% down payment then yes use DPA if you really want to buy.After going over the pros and cons typically our FTHB'ers or first time home buyers end up getting a gift or bring in their own 1-2% down + 1-3% gift and end up with 3-5% down payment and borrow at regular FHA/conventional rates (avoid the DPA program rates).This is actual experience.

Thank you that is also what I’m thinking but there are so many different answers some refer to financed purchasers having only 60 days to begin occupancy - as a buyer who will not need financing that is where I am finding difficulty - our agent is checking but also getting different answers - I may just call HUD and speak to someone. 

He analyzes the data regularly and names the best locations to invest.

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For future properties, I'm in search of a better fit and was referred to Precision Realty & Management as an option.  

This will allow you give a reference point on how much potential rent you can receive.

For example, with Equity Trust Company, you can establish what we refer to as the Universal IRA.