Did you believe buying a house would be easy? Well, those days are over, perhaps forever. Today, we must compete with investors and institutions with deep pockets and unlimited resources. We have one thing that they don't-our wits. They make decisions based on profits; we use our family as a guide. We must make significant sacrifices to get ahead in this new housing market. However, we can think like investors but maneuver like family people. Good Luck!