You make note of the internal struggle that is going on within you and I believe you gotten to the point of making a decision, and you now realize that it is time to "jump off the cliff" as you say.

What about a balance transfer check or direct deposit from a credit card?

Ive found that the price/rent ratio is a little better on the MD side of the border, but you are paying a little bit more in transfer taxes up front. 

I'm not experienced in this area, but I've only heard from others that you can assume the seller's existing loan, create a second loan between you and the seller for the remainder of the purchase price, and then have the seller transfer title into your name.

Then add some more money on for the unplanned, add in your cost to sell and to buy (transfer tax, real estate tax, utilities) As far as estimating, it isn't easy since there is hardly a way of knowing what multiple contractors are going to tell you .. but I go online and look at the prices of certain things, then add a boatload for labor.

Transferring it into a business entity later if you want though will pose problems. 3) Should we pursue foreclosures, short sales, and traditional on-the-market properties?

I have my vision in real estate for quite a while and I have been passively searching for an assistant property management intern. 

Hi Guys, i have some europeans friends who want to invest with me in real estate but i'm not sure about how to structure the deal. They will "just" bring the down payment and collect a part of the rent.Does anyone hav...

I work near the Atlantic city international airport.

And off topic a wee bit, we transferred the GI Bill to the kids, incurring a service-duty commitment, but shifting those expenses away.These are all tools in the military toolbox; I don't think it is "either, or" but "both, and."