better question- anyone have long term success and positive returns playing the south side shuffle??

You will have continuing ed requirements annually.

For me, this would take a new options account at a specialist broker, but I'm calculating out the benefits of this "pure play" hedging index, vs the effort.As to the amount/cost of the hedge, I agree that you're mainly trying to avoid a loss if a market bubble hits or you're stuck with an unpurchased/unrented home for some time.

Usually the SEC comes into play when its other peoples money being loaned out.

"Only seven of the top 100 markets continue to be ranked as 'speculative.'"

With FHA loans you might become ineligable by moving out and not continuing to maintain the property.

Keep putting money aside while you're looking for your first deal and continue to build your reserves.

See if it makes sense to continue this bid.

This is the best place to connect, share and continue learning.

According to our last AZREI meeting, their crazy extensive data shows that we have had and continue to have the highest and fastest growth, appreciation and rent rates in the nation - stable for years.