Set yourself a saving target and time frame to save up more for that first deposit (down payment) on your purchase.Good luck!

You'll have to pay tax in the US as well.

I started out with a simple VA home loan as well.

This property is well maintained and provides easy access and great visibility (Interstate 81 VPD 32,000, Maple St VPD 8200).

@Carlos Ptriawanyep great points.appraisals depend on comps and comps depend on appraisals... until someone comes along with a bunch of cash and sets the new comp.

They will set examples for you to follow, teach you, and encourage you.2.

The winning bidder outbid him by more than $1M and well above broker whisper numbers.

In the SFH arena inventory build-up is massive from over a year of the real estate market being stagnant, and there is hidden inventory as well from developers who took their properties off the market and are just waiting until things turn around.

Ehhh my own fault.I'm deep on regional banks.I believe they are the back bone of American small business and all seem very well positioned.After reviewing many P&L's and balance sheets, I see lot's of value but time will tell.I'll either be a hero or a zero with this high risk investment.Wishing you much success and keep the dream alive 

Quote from @Laura Newton: The statements they provide never match the 1099-MISC I get at the end of the yearGot it, yes I’ve seen this problem as well.