Some people just make a bad decision once in their life and then they are labeled and treated like they will forever be the scum of the earth.Just do a search for a list of felonies:Issuing a false certificate 175.40Sports bribe receiving 180.45Tampering with a sports contest in the first degree 180.51Rent gouging in the first degree 180.57Unlawful possession of a skimmer device in the first degree 190.86Promoting gambling in the first degree 225.10Possession of gambling records in the first degree 225.20Gaming fraud in the first degree 225.60Possession of unlawful gaming property in the second degree 225.75Use of unlawful gaming property 225.85Obscenity in the second degree 235.06Eavesdropping 250.05

She quickly discovered that the smaller banks were the ones ready and willing to lend.With a tight mortgage contingency period on the contract, she really should have cast her net out a little wider in her search for commercial financing.

Searching google and BiggerPockets gave some info on this--- but its great to hear specific advice from the experts here...Thanks!

Okay I have searched the topic of HOAs and some of the lousy stunts that are pulled.

Hi,I maxed out on my Fannie loans so I have been searching for portfolio lenders.

I didn't see anything based on my searches but wanted to see if there was something I was missing.

I am searching for local real estate investors with bootcamps or seminars.

I have searched the internet and not found anything that works to fix the Excel workbook text converter problem.Can anyone on Bigger Pockets help me?

I agree with Jon that reading the Beginners Guide is a good start , also the search engine is helpfull in finding books,and past threads that may be helpfull..Good luck in your venture....

(http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing) Once you land in Phoenix I would search out their REIAs, and start networking with other investors who will help point you to the areas to consider investing in based on your budget and risk level.