Inventory for single family homes continues to be very tight and I see the best opportunities to invest in single family homes in established and emerging areas. 

Give her a deadline and stick to it. 

Financing: I have always had a tight personal budget.

You will both learn that there is more to a safe loan than a note and deed of trust.In no order, typical loan documents will include: NoteDeed-of-TrustPurchase Contract and escrow instructions to confirm your deal and the associated deadlines you and your lender will have to meet.Preliminary Title Report, which you and your lender should learn to read to understand all liens against the property.Personal Guarantee (You do want to protect your lender don't you?)

It is a very, very tight housing market here right now so regardless of what path you choose, you will find renters.

If you have a deadline, a coach or mentor can help you skip several levels of time waste and ensure you achieve your goals.

When I moved from Italy to Spain, I carried my credit history with me as the two countries have a very tight relationship and very similar systems.

Specifically,- Is older basement water tight or needs French drains and sump pump installed?

But the housing market is tight and rents are climbing.

My landlord ran a tight ship.