Here is a direct quote from the article you linked, Originally posted by Article:In general, it is extremely difficult to establish causality between two correlated events or observances.Questions such as, "Did the Government's TARP money help or hurt the economy?"

Sorry, I should have worded this different, I was just wondering what hot markets are out there for later once I get established in my back yard.

If you are waiting a year, you may also want to establish credit wisely.

This would provide a clear understanding that a tenant cannot establish a "zoo" on the property.

Most rules have been in place for decades and are not likely to change, but refis and purchases may change with respect to the loan to value, especially for non-owner occupied financing.Preditory lending practices have now been well established and such activities are the reason the SAFE Act was established.

Two answers: capital contributions from members and (once you are established) existing operating accounts.

Tyler, there's no guarantee but you can reduce the chances of a wholesaler "poaching" your buyers by establishing strong relationships with wholesalers that good reputations and have significant property portfolios.

Once we had an established relationship, I could go on Monthly draws based on % of completion.Bill

With a property in good condition, getting good income and your agreeing to continue to live in the property, you should be able to get 80% of it's then value which will be at least what the value was when you bought it plus the value of your upgrades.You will have established your self as a homeowner, learned how to value property, learned how to negotiate, learned how to make repair estimates, learned how to do the repairs, learned how to get tenants and deal with them, AND there is a good chance that your property will be worth enough over your mtg balance to allow you to refi cash out.

Most HML’s will give out a standard POF letter but it means nothing if the investor hasn’t established working relationship and been approved for RE loans.A friend of mine had to delay a closing for weeks while waiting on his buyer to get approved on his Hard Money.