Thanks Jordan, my plan is to get a house I can see myself in for at minimum the next 10 years. Therefore I want house 1 to be the right one. The market in Florida is still very low, but on the rise. I want to catch a good deal before it recovers to much. I am already following the trend of property tax on the rise, which I am not against because all the bums that moved into these beautiful neighborhoods are being forced into foreclosure. I have a very strict requirement for my household needs so my realtor is really working hard to accommodate me. If I ever start venturing into real estate for flipping, I definitely plan to follow that formula you used when selecting your first house, easy monies