I won't go as far as saying don't buy this program or that program but I will say, considering the line up that is going to be at the summit speaking and the comfort in knowing you're not going to be upsold any crap at the back of the room.

Our city decided a few years back to start a revitalization program to create a more vibrant, sustainable, and just community..

This is not a game for most borrowers and I appreciate how hard they work.I also expect, and encourage, all experienced borrowers to maintain a stable of lenders they can pick and choose from as their properties fit.

I had not read about the 203k program.

If anything the program has reinvigorated me to get back into the game.

Rentals just fit our lifestyle better.

I'm about to refinance my investment property under the HARP program and was wondering if I should go with a 15 or 20 year fixed.

Eric,If you would read my post, you would see I fully support the Habitat program.

First get qualified for financing, then shop for deals ;-)If you do FHA you may be able to find one eligible for 203k program giving extra cash in the loan for rehab.

How are you on BOCA, OSHA, Environmental Engineering, Marketing, Planning & Zoning aspects, obtaing zoning variances, politics in the area, working with utilities and thier engineers, financing projects......I could go on....Point is, you won't get this out of a few books, universities offer degree programs and new grads still are only prepared to assist an established developer.Best thing is to work with one and learn.Many developers were GCs before they started, probably started with a small number of lots and built in phases or got an existing area and built to suit.