Not impossible, but difficult.

Is the downward spiral impossible to break?

Certainly if you want a screaming deal like you're talking about then buying a specific house is essentially impossible.

I realize finding a vehicle to provide passive income and free time are somewhat inversely related--the more one has of one, the less they have of the other.

It is nearly impossible to know in advance what is real and what is just BS.

Given that fact, along with the fact that I have a lust for learning new (and preferably useful) information, I've developed an insatiable appetite for learning about different investment vehicles and strategies, along with the nuances of each market.

Read everything recent in the SS forum to get a sense of what guys are doing now.I am not doing short sales but several of my borrowers do them and I keep close tabs on the business.My opinions:I have never thought ss were a good vehicle for wholesaling to investors.

One of the most important reasons that makes real estate a great investment vehicle is the ability to leverage your investment.

So be very clear what circumstances have are making it impossible to keep up with the mortgage payment.2.

It works wonderfully for that purpose but not as a vehicle for savings.