That's why I've avoided the REIAs and focused more on organizations that are not REI related.

(Which is why I shared the rent raising thing above in hopes that someone else will avoid that mistake.)Next to getting married and having children it is the most exciting thing I have ever done in my life, better than piloting planes, skydiving, rock climbing, caving, etc...

Its intended to avoid fraud associated with improperly flipped houses where the value on the resale is artificially inflated in order to defraud the lender.

Are there ways to avoid having to pay 82% of your net proceeds to the original homeowner if re-sold within 18 months?

Dan,There are a number of us on here from Central PA.

Short sales are a way for homeowners to avoid foreclosure on their homes and still be able to pay off their loan by settling with lender.As always there are a few rules to use.

Since I'm losing my job, I'm pre-emptively trying to avoid defaulting on the loan.

Your assessment is dead wrong.Originally posted by "bamalucky":3.Too many people jumping into RE blind.Once again, you're right on this one.Originally posted by "bamalucky":4.People who buy books,cd's,dvds & attend seminars are idiots.Can you tell us how we can avoid being the idiots that we are for buying books and other information sources?

Cal avoid moving up because of property taxes.Can you buy a home and have the previous owner keep their name on the deed, to keep lower taxes?

This will sometimes allow you to avoid a counter-offer (if the bank is serious about selling), but keep in mind, it may also hurt your negotiating position if they don't accept your offer.Also, the bank is less likely to accept an offer without countering if the property has been on the market for a while.