It's a sort of a gamble still because the economy is mostly bolstered by State employees, and prices are relatively high still for decent properties.

In many areas, sales data is already available on-line via the taxation and assessment records ... so the Realtors (TM) are a little late coming to the party.That said, there is the convenience factor of having sales comps for residential properties available within MLS.

Bill resources feature zero down payment loans and up to $ 417K in loan guarantees for the purchase of a sfh. the veteran has to be 51% owner of the sfh, or business doing the investment. if the veteran's also eligible for a reverse mortgage by generally being over 63 and having lived in their own home for the last 2 years their reverse mortgage eligibility can be transferred to an upgrade, or replacement home investment and position you as their incoming follow-on buyer of the home that they're leaving on unusually convenient terms. the limit on those reverse mortgages is $ 650K for a $ 1.1M+ sfh. hence a question that arises is what can you earn with the use of $ 650K with no month to month payment ?

Even is the store is not the one they shop at >80% will go to gift card store for 'free' food.class C's $25 - $50 gift cards to local restaurants / fast food place.class D's $25 to local convenient store.

Online seems to be the most convenient.

The difference between 2005 and now, is that back in 2005 deals were bought at a massive negative amortization, as you stated and they were purchased solely as a gamble for appreciation.

Now for that convenience they do pay about market rent, but for college kids it was worth it.

Of course Tarek and Christina conveniently couldn't make it so they had some very close friends fill in for them. 

Excuse me,  there were several appointment times offered but none were convenient for the buyers agent. 

@Al Wright You can act as your own agent when buying and selling (saving $ on commission), you can pull accurate comps, you can make offers on mls properties and hud properties, you can view houses at your convenience, you increase your knowledge of real estate law and real estate in general, you gain access to mlsHope this helps!