BiggerPockets is here to let everyone learn and become successful without the secretive feelings and high price tags attached.Also, short of doing a deal for someone, you can give them all the info in the world, but that doesn't mean others will have more competition.

If the lender is concerned about "thin" credit or "short" credit, other non-traditional trade lines may be used to qualify you.

Not an exact science over the short term with a small sample size.

@Sam Hanaa Bad credit, self-employment, new to the country, short job history etc.

Would that make the short-term more appealing?

Skowhegan is on my short list.

The long and short of it is to remember that bears lose money, bulls make money, and pigs always get slaughtered.  

This becomes a short term road block for those who have added value very quickly or purchased way under market value.  

Hi I’m looking to meet up with some local investors in the Las Vegas Henderson area I’m here for a short time but would love to talk about this market and mastermind with some people.

As mentioned, the answer to that question isn't short or even terribly easy to explain.