Surprised to learn that EQ insurance does not cover retaining walls.

I just like the book (I am not being paid to endorse it) and I am pleasantly surprised how informative it is without the hype you get from the gurus.Bottomline - get yourself educated before investing.

As I'm sure you know the wait period for short sale increased from 2 to 4 years, I thought I was good to go, got an unpleasant surprise!

Sometimes you get surprised and it ends up being way less than you would have imagined.

Correct Chris Soignier unlikely this will appreciate any time soon unless there are some unexpected events...Any other opinions, comments!?

I am happy to have discovered Bigger Pockets and I'm pleasantly surprised at what a great guy Brandon Turner seems to be, a great host and very pleasant to listen to.Re: Wholesaling & Flipping Leads.  

More definition is better than less to avoid surprises to both of you.

When getting estimates for rehab always add at least an extra $5000-10000 to what they say because surprises can happen. 

I started looking on zillow, and to my surprise, I see several of 2BR listed for low 30K's (as compared to $200K for a triplex).I am looking for buy, rent and hold and am not counting on appreciation.

Maybe you can get a LOC and save some money on closing costs.You mentioned that you were surprised that "They want leases on ALL of my properties, two years tax returns.... geez.