There are countless examples of markets where housing prices have NOT kept up with inflation and other examples where prices have exceeded inflation and these trends below or above inflation have been sustained for DECADES ... it all comes down to long term supply and demand fundamentals.

Given that rates are trending upwards, this is important as it'll let you keep your purchase interest rate that you locked in, even if future-normal rates are back to a historically average/normal 7%.A sexy commercial that you can use to make fun of all your friends who took out FHA loans.

Here are the "excluded party watch lists" checked; don't ask me for details of exactly who goes on which list:OFAC Specially Designated NationalsSAM EPLSHUD LDPFreddie Mac ExclusionaryFHFA Suspended Counterparty ProgramEveryone from you to the agents to the title company to your insurance agent is checked against all those.

You can pay them for the design only and do the installation yourself.Don’t forget an irrigation systemIf you don’t have the time or interest in watering yourself, consider an irrigation system to keep the backyard looking good.

Could you please advise on the North Jersey market and what you have been noticing out there lately (trends or areas to look into)?

Hello all I am new to real estate investing My name is Dave Charlton I'm looking for some guidance regarding wholesaling in SC preferably near Greenville would love to help that person in anyway that I can as I am a Web Designer by trade but I will help in anyway that I can.   

I'd just like to know more about what the investing trends are there right now?

:>)There's a real estate investment product designed for such people ... it is a REIT.

If the roof didn't already exist or you are improving the roof (upgraded materials/design, adding dog houses and dormers) then it could be capitalized.However, if it is just a repair/replacement, you could consider it a capital item because it's a project over a certain dollar threshold, with that threshold being set by the company you run and used on a consistent basis.

I do plan to find a professional broker, real estate agent or other professional who can help steer me in the right direction and enlighten me about trends and activities in the surrounding areas.