I am also interested in listings these properties as short sales as long as they are not extremely under water. thoughts?

I have never owned real estate.After being self-employed for several years doing online marketing I went back to having a JOB about a year and a half ago due to, ahem, extreme fluctuations in income.

This was extremely helpful!

In extreme (but rare) cases, the bankruptcy judge can vacate the interest paid on the lien - meaning you only get back your principal.

How extreme has the run-up been in your area?

I've read a lot of Ben Leybovich's articles, and I know he is extremely knowledgeable about real estate investing, but can anyone give me a review about this course?

If you borrow and take a loan using that car as collateral (security) the lender puts a lien against the title and usually holds the physical title document for safekeeping, while you drive all over town.In order to sell the car, a buyer wants not only the car but the original title document reflecting that the lien has been paid (satisfied).Real estate is a bit different in that the title document (deed) is recorded within the local county to tell the world who owns it.

Some of my best clients have extremely busy work and personal lives and travel constantly.

If I'd have had 5 homes, that would have been extremely painful.

No I don't, considering I do not.Hope this clears up things and if you two have any more questions I would be happy to address them or if you like come down to CT and I can show you around - maybe introduce you to some satisfied people I have assisted out of a tough time in their life.