The person who initiated the investigation was a realtor who was pissed that he couldn't get the listing from the seller, since I already had it under contract, and decided to file a complaint just to be a pain in the butt).

It happened for a reason, so I'm just going to make sure it doesnt "cost" me, meaning, if I use it as a reason/motivation to earn an extra $25K, it was $25K I wouldnt have made if it never happened, so it didnt cost me anything, including psychologically or emotionally.  

I am truly sorry for all the pain you have experienced so far but,it will get better with time.I would seek out a certified financial planner for some good one  on one advice about what to do next about rebuilding your credit and financial future.Let them help you find what loans you could get and what it would take to qualify for them.Good luck.

My fear is with tenant in there and house needing work they will be a pain and constantly want things fixed and attempt to get reduced rent and then have to deal with trying to get them out in a year Thoughts ?

When I got my first deal under contract, I posted it ok Craigslist with some pictures, a painfully honest description, and all of the numbers.

Hi Kirstin, Yes, you can 1031 Exchange into PA.  In

This is my first time door knocking and while this is a little longer post to get to the actual question, I find it relevant to the psychology of the newbie investor.

I've read a couple books on psychology and psychological investing and was really blown away - great substance in an interesting and intelligent manner. 

Not picking at you personally Brad, I see you're new here, but when investors use the line of "helping families" is a psychological play in justifying messing over someone, you're not helping anyone by overcharging 10K for your pocket by the virtue of you being a middleman.  

I just got back from Edmonton and there's a lot of pain, but I'd wait 6 months to see what happens to oil prices.