A "professional" tenant can draw out an eviction and and strip anything of value from the home, costing you tens of thousands without batting an eye.There are stories of people living in a home for over a decade without paying a dime.

.* FHA loans require both parties to owner occupy for 1 year* A 203k loan is not a first time buyer program, you can own a home and still use the program as long as you live there* The loan must be made to a person, not an entity. 

Pretty sure her daughter was running a program buying there.

Readers should seek professional advice.

Readers should seek professional advice.

Most of the easy "lipstick on a pig" transformations are gone - you're often looking at more serious rehabs to make the numbers work.That said, we do have some advantages: strong rental market (lots of students, young professionals), still relatively affordable deals, and good appreciation potential in many neighborhoods.

It has been a gamechanger in my business.For my flipping business, I prefer to use fewer software programs to streamline things.

Draft precise agreements outlining loan terms, manage risk by diversifying investments, and build relationships with real estate professionals.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

It always takes longer than you think.Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?