Not all areas are bad , but that can be block by block . 

Do you have other things you can recommend in terms of foreclosure properties?

Can you check their state license?  

The reality is the opposite - if it's not in writing then the PMC doesn't have to provide the service or can charge extra for it!

Anyone have any advice on how I can accurately value RV Parks and Mobile Home Parks?

Living at home with family in NY Can I purchase a home in SC with an FHA Loan and make it my primary residence, but still be living with family in NY while contractor work is being done on SC property.

Hi Ignatius, following David Greene's Core 4 strategy—realtor, contractor, property manager, and lender—can give you confidence to invest in any location.

But if I am understanding correctly I can pull my basis out of the REIT without paying capital gains, so to Brandon's point, I may consider pulling a % of my basis out each year to re-invest elsewhere and hopefully keep most of my taxable shelter in place. 

@Matt Wells   The first question is WHY can you not qualify for a conventional loan? 

If the lender contests the funds release and don't choose to release the escrow funds back to you, it can get tied up in litigation and after 3 years will be surrendered to the state by the title company.Your best bet is to go with a legitimate company that will be up front and transparent with you about the terms and costs before you are already committed.Seems like everyone is telling you the exact same thing so I really do hope you make the right decision here.