I think that the tradeoff of less exteriro expenses to HOA dues is not equal enough for me.

Then again, I equally blame the GOP for putting McCain out there as the alternative.

A motivated seller is equal to a seller that is in a negative equity situation and behind on payments (I call those potential short sellers).

Seperating your list from the talkers and the real buyers is crucial.

Make sure you have written minimum standards that you can show any tenant who applies, and be sure to apply them equally.

I too agree that knowing how to estimate your own rehab costs (you don't need to know how to do the work yourself though) is crucial to any rehabbers success and that goes for wholesalers too!

As someone once said, "There are only 2 sides, we are either alone in the universe or we are not, both are equally terrifying."

If you don't mind living there it shouldn't be an issue.Did you ask the bank why you needed them if they wanted an equal amount in liquid reserves to do the loan?

Maybe you think it is a deal but they will show you what is wrong, or maybe you think it is not a deal and they can show you how it is a smoking deal.All of the Real Estate Books in the world would not equal one lunch with an experienced and successful investor who is willing to teach and help.

Strategy:You borrow a quantity of money on an ARM and hedge it by selling an interest rate futures contract equal to your loan.