I've read a lot of info on BP today about this, too.

I'm a brand new investor. Have never bought a house and am completely new to everything including financing.1) What's the best way to look for a mortgage? I've heard banks, credit unions, mortgage brokers, mortgage ba...

However, the property is almost 30% vacant today. 

I have done this on three properties, including the home I live in today.  

We made a commitment to putting 15 homes under contract in November and December and it has paid off big time for us.  3 deals closed 4 getting ready to start and 5 other contracts still going waiting for short sale approval.Well it's time to double down,  I'm starting today to work my farm.  

I'll check back later today!

Sorry for the double post - BP server errors are driving me crazy and making the site almost unusable today!

I agree but the big sharks move in first and it filters down to the little guy You have to have the expertise and vision to sniff out those neighborhoods that might change early An example was downtown Vegas 5 years ago The ceo of Zappos started buying on Fremont street  years ago and investors quickly moved in when they got wind of it Today is a desirable area with upscale tenants Your expertise is to sniff out these events early and take advantage It is not something t  laugh at but to capitalize on thru farming your area 

And I don't think anything made today will give you more than 10-15 and 15 is pushing it.  

Today everything is based on “Nickel and Dimed” strategy.