Lately we are hearing from a number of operators who are talking about throwing in the towel when it comes to their seller finance operations because of the ever increasing level of government regulations.

By the way an easy way to find the correct number would be to type in your locality and zoning ordinances and you should be able to find the correct government department to contact and their phone number

So far I've learned about and receive emails/sales pitches on wholesaling, reos, notes, renters, apartments, private lenders, government lending, back flips and more.

There is no rules governing the seller talking to the appraiser.

I guess I'm just looking for a general summation that over a 20 year period if you took all the markets and averaged the rents would they keep up with government reported inflation?

This is still the free market in action only slightly tempered by government.

The biggest concern I have with the Lead issue is this uncomfortable feeling that at some point in time, various governments decide the only way to handle it is to require landlords to REMOVE all lead-based paint (some of the things I have read in the past are a little concerning).

I feel that with the large number of REOs and government manipulation (foreclosure moratoriums,etc) we are seeing prices fluctuate kind of frequently , at least that is how it seems in the SoCal market.

Same with conventional or government insured lenders.

Not too many of the other big guys are doing much of it unless it is tied to the possibility of a government program.