These news articles ALL depict large scale fraud schemes.

Here's the basics on the house:--4000 SQFT (including 1000 SQFT finished basement--6yr old central unit and unknown age second unit--excellent foundation with no to very minimal settling--split level with large bedrooms and large bathrooms--1.5 acres lot in a good neighborhood with a few million dollar homes a couple of streets over--nice but neglected landscaping--built in late '70sFannie Mae wants $179k but it needs everything on the inside.

You are only 1 agent in the office yet bad news can hurt everyone.Your ideas (#2 & #3) are why I tell people they largely should avoid having a license.

So, compare the different people's fees for the set of transactions you expect.The checkbook control companies will result in lower fees on an ongoing basis, after the very large setup cost.

Conventional lenders do not like quick flips where someone is taking out a large chunk of money.John Corey

I know some in PA are concerned given the 2% tax there.Legally there is a very large difference between a quit claim deed and other deeds.

They asked me for what level of person would qualify using an A to F scale with associated credit scores.

Some markets were largely flat for the whole period others were claiming it was a bull market.Local knowledge (even if aquired over the net) matters.

I believe the window of opportunity has largely closed in Panama- but DR still has some steam left in it (18 to 36 months).

It will not appreciation unless the NOI goes up or investors are willing to accept a lower yield (CAP rate, largely tied into the prevailing returns from other investment classes or interest rates).How do you get a 12% return from the property?