Your best bet is to partner with an agent who can get you access to the MLS.  

I'm willing to bet that guy isn't helping out Tom, Dick, and Harry.

**Possible Variation 1 - House in the middle** If rentals look to be our best bet for residual income, he's not opposed to purchasing a house in the city to live in for 2-4 years before purchasing the home they really want (with acreage).

If that happens, then guns & ammo will be the best investment class ... but never bet on a zombie apocalypse; even if you're right, you can't collect, unless of course you want to take your payment in BRAINS :)

My best bet is to read through these discussions and learn as much as possible while also meeting new people and networking.

., cleaning, maintenance.For instance I would bet that cabin owners in Gatlinburg spend a lot less replacing furnishings than vacation homeowners in St.

Otherwise, you need to hire trustworthy and responsible property managers.  

Certainly that would spike interest rates.On the flip side usually in a recession private equity in the US transitions their money into treasuries as a "conservative bet" to ride out the recession.

That eliminates almost every Section 8 applicant.Your best bet is to talk with the local housing authority or an attorney.

This is the first time this has happened, but thanks to the power of the internet, I am betting this is bound to start happening more and more.