Still, no matter where you invest, you need to be smart.

But I know the guy at the SEC who is in charge of writing the rules and can say he's smart as hell, understands what needs to be done, is very reasonable, is small-business-friendly and wants to get this as "right" as possible within the constraints of the JOBS Act and the internal political reality of placating hostile interests.

Is it a smart buy?

Considering they seem to be the only type of home in my price range, just curious if this is a smart investment instead of renting?

The garage door has been removed and a sliding glass door appears to have been nicely installed in it's stead.Thanks so much for your advice!

I tend to think that investors who leverage are smart and get moving fast, but I wouldn't describe the life they have chosen as financially free.

Until the crash make smart desicions stay fairly liquid and work harder than you ever have before.  

Smart idea - spending time thinking about curb appeal. 

If you allow a homeowner or a non-licensed professional to complete the work, you are smart to have your inspector re-inspect (a fee is involved, check with your inspector).  

If I'm not mistaken I believe he was a RE Agent as well if that makes any diffrence.2nd.....Would it be smart to look at properties that the addministrator still lives in the home or for the ones that live away from rhe property?