I didn't purchase his program nor do I personally know anyone who did. 

@Lauren SmithSee if there are any first time home buyer programs out there that you qualify for. 

Ned I was reading some older comments on another thread about the overage program and how people views  this as taking advantage of the vulnerable, all your points well taken.

I am not looking to provide monetary donations to other community programs, but would be willing to invest significantly in some sort of community outreach program of our own. 

Hi ,section 8 is the name of a program that provides housing assistance vouchers to certain people who cannot afford rent on their income.  

Read posts, listen to podcasts, study many, many programs not just one type.

Read a post from a gentleman in Arlington Texas that appeared to be on board with the program but cant find him now. 

Figure out either an internet business(either dropshipping, ebaying, affiliate marketing, content creation(writing, reviews, videos, etc)(dude, start a blog now, put content on it, you put your story here, you can put it on your blog and eventually it will rank, even more as you progress your life improvement strategies))    ------    or start a super low overhead service business to start and run(think mobile/stationary car wash&detailing, cleaning service, maybe high demand time uber driving etc), or one possibly related somehow to real estate (if that is your interest)- like Landscaping(not maintenance-due to high equipment costs).

I closed up on my own 2 family purchase in Quincy last year via FHA utilizing the 203k loan program.

I beleive that the TV programs have much to do with that.