You are also paying realtors for the inherit knowledge they bring to the table ( similar to a doctor or lawyer) - And therefore it would be wise to choose a realtor who is also an investor and has "walked in those moccasins".

get that baby Sub2, this way you've got the deed to the property, other wise, with a contract for deed, you don't have the deed therefor you don't own the property which makes you a TENANT and if you're doing a little switcharoo then you'll get the short end of the fry cook if ya know what I mean LOL!!

After driving around a bit, the only other auto tunnel we saw was our neighbors, and it's pretty much identical to ours structure-wise - although it's listed as a porte-cochere on their plans, and the builder is different (their home was built 4 years after ours).

I believe that investors are wise to get licensed, but reading a few good books can satisfy that perhaps if you are a quick study as hands on experience is best.

Improvements to the income stream and future recovery will = huge gains for the wise investor.

then you have chosen wisely.

Unfortunately, trying to get the bureaucrats at large to do anything logical that may actually "cure" our crisis is nearly impossible - at least before the next big wave of foreclosures.As the wise man sayeth: The only way to get something done is to do it yourself!

Nothing has changed structurally, administratively, or personnel-wise since the Bush administration.

Even if you are qualified credit-wise, your main culprit will be your DTI (Debt to income) ration.

Jon makes a good point on larger homes selling for less price/sq.ft wise.