A few years ago investors could buy investment NOO properties at 100% with no money down at a good rate, now you have to have cash to put down and your credit has to be very good for a bank to take a risk on you.Email me sometime if you want to discuss things.

The market is flooded with builders who moved to building rental developments rather than risk sales of any type.

Another risk is rising interest rates.

If the owner is personally sued, all his personally owned assets are at risk including his stock in the company.

With lower Risk, you increase you chances of success based on anaylisis outlined in your personal plan and goals.

I wouldn't think it would change my debt/income ratio since I'd have a positive cash flow from the rental income, but I would still think my ability to pay a loan back would be a greater risk.

"The WealthLoop Series Beginner's Guide to Building Wealth Buying Houses: The Foolproof Roadmap to Real Estate Riches Without the Risks and Hassles of Landlording"I like this book alot.The general overview was a bit long for me.

I may have a couple properties that would cash flow rent (with a little to spare :D ), but they would take a little work and would have a negative cash flow during the remodel.I am not risk averse, but I refuse to go backwards.

It says to the bank that you are dead serious, because you're risking the downpayment if you don't close.

Personally, I like wholesales because it is easy with very limited risk and huge paydays.