However, certain types of crime, such as burglary, assault, arson, sex offenses and drug dealing convictions will be more relevant than traffic offenses, and older convictions are typically less relevant than newer ones.Avoid the Small and SpentIt is illegal to refuse to rent to someone because of past drug use, though you can consider a history of drug manufacture and dealing.

No offense but this is not correct.

However, he is not very good, in my opinion, when it comes to the offense of money. 

., no offense bud, but that photo looks for all the world like an early 1970 mobile home. 

No offense meant to smokers, and not every smoker I have ever had has been awful, but - EVERY AWFUL EXPERIENCE I HAVE HAD WITH TENANTS, THEY WERE SMOKERS.  

How about that...If you really believe that asking 20 people you know a question is "indicative of the American Electorate," then I think you should take a statistics class.No offense, but to anyone who understands statistics, that's a ridiculously naive statement you've made...

I can go to a bank and obtain financing to possibly tap some of that equity, so at that point I am able to realize some money from the property that I purchased below market value; no need to sell IMO to get at money with this approach.Seems people in this thread are taking offense to being called "wrong", so I've refrained from doing so in this post.

I think it is also a criminal offense if caught by the DA.  

In this market your more likely to find first time home buyers with FHA financing meaning you CAN'T sell to them because of seasoning requirements.No offense to Kristine, I'm sure her comments have good intentions but I don't think they fit with this situation.Jeff

Hey Norm - it sounds like your doing a great job and as Steph said your taking action which is the most critical part.No offense but you shouldn't "know" what your doing yet - you are exactally where you should be and many years from now you will look back and say - wow - i can't beileve I did my first deal with all I didn't know!