That is a great point, and something that should be explored further.If you could secure seller financing with only 10-20% down, and the terms are reasonable, you would be hard pressed to find anything better in the conventional market.For larger loans (2M and up), even if you can secure a low interest loan that is 20+ years, there are a LOT of costs associate with those loans.

Along similar lines, do most of you use the standard leases provided by your state real estate associations?

My guess is that you paid about $1,600 in escrow charges, around $800 associated with Loan Policy to insure your lender, $75 in CPL's for you and your lender, and transfer taxes payable by the purchaser if the property was located within Chicago ($3.75 per $1,000).  

Location: Signs shall not be located in common areas, such as Home Owners Association areas and easements, unless approved by the owner of the common area such as a Home Owners Association, nor in the public right-of-way.

My first tenant's boyfriend appeared almost immediately after she moved in and I have received a couple of complaints from the HOA about him being rude and breaking association rules.  

I would also check with your state association for suggestions.

Hey BP,So say I was to purchase a non-performing note, and ended up having to foreclose on the property...What would be the ballpark costs associated to execute the foreclosure?

Thomas Association of Realtors) report, but I'm mostly going by my own eyes on the city.

Also on Thursday, May 19th at the Bellevue Red Lion Hotel, there will be a REAPS (Real Estate Association of Puget Sound) monthly meeting and find out if you can sign up for a first time complimentary guest admission, if not for guest admission are: $20 online or $25 at the door.

Virginia Manufactured and Modular Housing Association8413 Patterson AvenueHenrico, Virginia 23229The state trade association for sellers and community owners.