In case anyone missed it, credit union, credit union.If the rental property is rented, the rent can be applied @75% to help Your dti ratio, but I haven't seen that help lower the down stroke.Your best bet is to shop with out credit pulls, make face to face appointments, sit in the hot seat and follow some of Jimmy Moncrief's podcast suggestions, even though they are about commercial lending, His advice is solid.John

Try searching "Texas, Options" you'll find some information I'd bet. :)

That will eventually go bust and if you can't put in the work and don't have the knowledge to constantly adapt and adjust you'll soon be off working in the oil fields instead.  

Banks aren’t taking physical condition into consideration or adjusting to a softening market and discounting appropriately.

Jerry;Nice idea...i actually do something similar with the tax redemption notices in Ga.I look the properties up from the sale lists and reference them against county records online, it really doesn't take that long.For me, the foreclosure thing wouldn't be a ongoing thing, maybe a few months, i was just curious to see what the properties in these particular counties were going for vs. being sold off MLS listings, and i'm betting the difference is huge.If one has inside knowledge of the property from prior owner, neighbors, etc, it would be a way to get great discounts.

Capital gain tax rates increase to 20% if your Adjusted Gross Income (“AGI”) exceeds $400,000 (if single) or $450,000 (if married).

Also in the rust belt where jobs and city growth are minimal. around toledo college is your best bet.

I bet not.

Check your State laws, I bet they call for 60 days for this situation.

I bet the parents co-signed to get him out and that he had lived on his own before and it failed as well.