Banks aren't dumb, they're going to try to get you higher...but they're also know that every day the house sits vacant the price drops.Find a 203k specialist to draw up a clean offer with you paying your end of the closing costs and see what happens.

Also, go back and listen to the rest of the podcast.Start where you stand, do something everyday and pretty soon you will be amazed at how far you have gone.Best of luck

Institutions will take 5% every day in today's interest rate market.

I noticed this was posted five years ago, but all very relevant to every day in the real estate investing world. 

;-) I too listen to the podcasts on my daily commute from Fort Worth to (of all places) Plano nearly every day.

Hi Donna CoburnMore and more Washingtonians here every day!

Keep an open line of communication with your wife, don't make any big decisions too quickly, hug your kids and pray to God everyday.

A higher rental rate on a piece of paper does not always translate into greater profit.If the present tenants are a more desirable situation, be careful you do not poison the relationship by giving the impression you are a greedy person.Remember, tenants go to work every day to enhance your life and make your business venture successful.

We get so many questions every day, so any advice you can share would be great!

I'm pretty new to this site and I'm learning everyday.