Build your network of individuals with access to information and contacts of interest - BP Local meetups provide good networking opportunities.To go a step further, you can find your own properties.

These forums are incredibly valuable because they allow us regular Joes to come together, share our experiences, and help each other reach our financial goals.

A couple of painful years will allow you to live the life of your dreams in the future. 

At first I denied all these ppl but as I sit here with no prospects, wondering if allowing someone to rent out the space, sleep in the van at night would be an issue?

You would most likely looking at a 5 year ARM with a 20 or 25 year amortization rather then a 30 year fixed. the secondary market IS what allows the 30 year fixed to exist. 

Zillow was always biased toward realtors, but by allowing owners to list their properties on Zillow, Zillow also represented threat to the monopolistic position of the NAR – it was in a way potentially eroding NAR’s stronghold on the market.

Understanding and taking advantage of the variety of tax credits boosts the return on your property and allows you to be part of the move to conserve our nation’s historic treasures.When rehabilitating or investing in the rehabilitation of an eligible historic or non-historic building, you may be able to take advantage of one or both of the historic tax credits: 1) Historic Tax Incentives and 2) Historic Preservation Tax CreditsYou can receive a federal income tax credit equal to 20% of the costs associated with rehabilitating the building.

If so, what IRS publications allow for this? 

If you don't answer them, you won't be allowed in 

If you allow pets, they must be approved and pay the fee.