The short sale will be long but I'll get my 3000 fee back as the house has 40-50k in equity already.  

The floors in the center of the unit are sagging, the door jambs are out of square, and there are cracks in the Sheetrock as well.

I'm in a similar situation that where I live now is not where I'll be long term.

If a restaurant is located in a retail strip center then try to buy the center as well.

You improve condition, usually with private funds - jv partners - syndication, like paint, carpet, fixtures, raise rents, improve profit centers of laundry coin operated, etc. and then in 2 - 3 years either sell your option or exercise your option, buy it and keep it.

You should check out the Next REIA meeting in Orlando 04/09/2014 at Orlando Science Center 777 E.

Hero: (List + 40 days) Replies that original offer is still good but asks to see property again, as it has been over a month and this is Baltimore; the copper could be long gone.

@John DeMayoTryNew Real Estate Investors’ Clubs – Yuba/SutterContact: Krystal Migliore Telephone: (530) 846-7200 When: Usually 2nd Thursday of each month–call to verify, 7:00pm-9:00pm Where: Best Western Bonanza Inn Conference Center, 1001 Clark Ave., Yuba City

IDK if that's possible with your credentials or if there's any thing available, but it would be a way to learn the leasing side of the business.A job perhaps as an office manager at a office building or retail center.

Lisa, be sure to come to the next Northwest REIA General Meeting on June 5 at the Lloyd Center Double Tree hotel.