Come out, come out where ever you are!  So tell me, where are all of the Buyers / Investors?  Come out, come out!  Alright, that is more of an "Over-reaching" statement or question, than anything else.  I know that many "Clever" people got a steal on their next [investment] property recently by taking advantage of the falling market.  But, here's my personal view: If you are investing right now, why aren't you investing more?  If you're not investing at all, why not???  Come out, come out!  The market is superb for Investors!  Real estate home prices continue to fall, for the 15th consecutive month. (http://www.boston.com/business/globe/articles/2007/08/22/home_prices_fall_for_15th_month/)

Sales of existing homes plunged by a record amount in September as chaos in mortgage markets added more problems to a housing industry in its worst slump in 16 years. http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/10/24/business/realestate/main3401514.shtml  Shouldn't this be enough?  I realize that this hysteria further frightens Buyers (because of the possibility of additional  foreclosures.)  But, realistically, that's what investors want: more inventory (foreclosures.)  Now pause for a moment, I feel TERRIBLE for those that got into the real estate market when it was white hot, purchased wwaaayyy too much house for themselves [with a 100% loan], and are now facing foreclosure.  I'm deadly serious.  This is a tragedy.  But that's both another post and not my fault.  This is about doing what you do for a living; coming at the real estate monster from different angle.  Adjust and survive, right?  This is about investing, and doing more of it...NOW!  "Come out, come out!" 

Sure, there's that lending industry meltdown, but the big, strong lenders are still alive and kicking, and are more than happy to qualify a worthy homebuyer for a loan (with good credit of coarse.)  Those who are presently investing should have no problem at all receiving another loan or simply juggling finances around and coming up with a few percent down payment.  Those that aren't investing, BUT SHOULD, have multiple options: good credit = get a traditional loan; seek private lending or owner financing; have your IRA "Purchase" the investment property. (Yes you can!) 

I guess, in closing, if you have any comments or suggestions, I'm listening.  If you have any referrals, I'm taking.  If you would like to know how to build your clients' wealth and maximizing their return on investment, give me a call: 785-393-6288, or e-mail @: mhecker@kw.com (I'll share.)  If you think that I'm just crazy, and "I see everyone investing!" then good for you.  Just send those extras over to me in the Midwest (By the way, foreclosures are EVERYWHERE in NE Kansas / Kansas City, hint, hint.  ;)