Hey Max, As a pure cashflow play, it's a loser.  

Brand new and still in the box!

You not having your job and the aforementioned health care loans I'm sure also had a part to play in getting you to this point.  

See where this dilemma comes into play here? 

Asset managers play a lot of games to get better prices in addition to many REO listing agents being overworked and cutting corners with their work as a result.

I assigned a deal last year, playing around.

My husband and I have been listening to BP podcast's for a year or two but are finally get involved on the website (forums, blogs, etc.). Within the next month we will be ready to start buying & holding in the DFW...

Quick and cheap might make better money but we care about making lives better too.I'm really looking forward to connecting with like minded folks who truly understand the value that real estate can play in eliminating the daily grind stress from your life (although we all know there's no shortage of other stresses that come along with it!).

Our force appreciation play will blow out of state cash-flow out of the water by a mile. 100% ROI within 2-3 years is quite easy to achieve with minimal efforts.

I think you obtain permission but "acquire" real estate assets.The biggest issues with an AP play on a real estate asset comes from threats by claimants and creditors.