Jon Holdman - After expenses, in my first fiscal year of owning the home, including repairs, maintenance and initial vacancy, it brought in $710.96.

I was preparing to yell, NOT AT ALL, and my BP peeps above nailed it.Andrea brought an even better mindtrust. . .

I just brought up the double closing, because that seems to be the most common thing I have read of people using.

Unfortunately, the dynamics of this business are similar to most others - marketing takes an up-front investment and consistent contact with your target audience.

I think you were involved in the thread, which is what brought me to it.

What was brought up was good.

Interview: Appraiser Who Brought Down Countrywide By Isaac Peck, Associate EditorThe U.S. housing bubble and the corresponding real estate market crash of 2007-2008 brought about one of the most severe economic downturns in America since the Great Depression.

The other thing that was brought up during our search for lenders was that we weren't going to live there, so they may have gotten a break for owner occupation.

Market heavily via multiple forms of media targeted toward your audience.

I asked those questions and this is what i got back.Yes, there is a Realtor involved.The buyer is mortgaging the purchase of my house (conventional) with a down payment.Not sure who they are going thru but I can find out if you need the info.I don't know the buyers...they were brought in by the Realtor.If I can't obtain a loan by Monday, Fannie Mae will take the house and I get nothing.The buyers will not be buying the house.