It was a gallon container and I still have some remaining.

I had anxious clients that on there own got the deferral and then by the time we were ready to get the loan the deferral was only for the remaining 10 months so the debt had to be counted on there DTI.Remember he who has the gold makes the rules, so consult them and close on your deal.

For me, remaining at the same employer holds a bit more weight.  

I feel that I would have very little funds remaining and would be hesitant to not over leverage myself.

Although alot of us are able to remain focused on the task at hand, every now and then it's nice to think back to what got you started into real estate.

Home prices are still rising but they are to remain somewhat stable.

Cash Flow Market Value Stability Appreciation A Combination of these oCash Flow and Appreciation have an inverse effect oMarket Stability will provide Predictable Results, but Values & Rents remain flat.A few Questions to consider: Is your evaluation standard Repeatable (i.e. 10-12% CAP Rate: Can you continue to find properties which meet this criteria?)

Hello Lew,I am glad there are a few investors such as yourself remaining in the industry.

Ie..do investors, with say 25% down, really line up financing for the remaining 75% of the purchase price prior to locating the property?

I am financing the remaining 75% with a traditional mortgage company.