Remember as an investor it is not the VOLUME and size of the deals you put together because many can be crap it is the QUALITY of the deals you do.I would rather spend a few months doing an awesome acquisition than buying up marginal to okay deals left and right.I have seen this happen on flips and long term holds.In both cases the investor did real well on one property and then started getting carried away.Pretty soon a couple of marginal deals starting to tank their long term portfolio into a neutral or negative position.Even on flips they made good on a few and then the next few went real bad and they were almost at square one again.You have to treat this business like a pawn shop.You will come across many sellers but few will accept your price and terms.So you have to keep going or come back to the seller until they get desperate enough to meet your terms.A classic tactic with a seller is when they will not accept your price and terms.Then a few months pass and they come back to you.Then if you have a couple deals on your plate you come from a position of power.You let them know you are involved with other projects now and to take this property on now you couldn't pay what you offered before and can now only do XX.There will always be another quality deal to be had but millions of marginal to okay deals to get stuck in for years and paralyze the growth and success of your real estate investment portfolio.

I can tell you that 99.9% of section 8 tenants are not or will not be in the position to buy, especially within 180 days according to a previous post.

On the silly end, I have Enjoy Suduko, WinPoker (a video poker training program), and recently found Nyan Cat lost in space which is a totally stupid but fun time waster.

No mortgages allowed.If this bill becomes law it would seem it would have a positive impact on the real estate market, and for some of you here.Here's a link to an article:http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/nri/visa-and-immigration/us-homeowner-visa-invest-500000-in-property-and-stay-in-america/articleshow/10443154.cmsAny thoughts on this?

If you really like the place, it could give you a nice equity position later on, but its not going to make you wealthy.Strictly as an investment, it appears to be more trouble than its worth.

Kalyn everyone wants cosmetic properties.You will find regular home buyers do not have to resell and will accept way less of an equity position and pay a higher price to get a home cheap with a low monthly payment.Their goals are totally different than a rehabber.This is why a bunch of success is taking on properties where a home buyer is not a competitor but it drives down the price with the property not being loan ready.If your offer of cash is just slightly lower than a finance home buyer the asset manager might still choose you.If there is a wide difference the asset manager might take a shot with the finance home buyer to net more.It depends on a bunch of factors which is being at the right place at the right time.You also have to understand local,regional,and national banks make decisions in different ways.Kayln are you offering to let the listing broker keep all the commission are are you getting greedy and asking for the co-op??

Ryan -- if the bank gives you credit for the net cash flow of the property (NOI minus P&I), which I assume is positive, then your DTI ratio should improve.

With 1st position lien, with an insurance policy at full replacement value (usually 1.6-1.8% of loan amount), and by a signed executable quit claim deed should the borrower fall 30 days behind payment.

I own a primary and 3 positive cash flowing rentals.

Will your first position lender agree to having a second at closing?