This is one of the biggest mistakes I observe.While terms are important, take the time to get to know what each banker has to offer, their capacity and how they can help you grow.

I am more concerned about roof damage since that is usually the biggest ticket item. 

The biggest cost challenges with them is keeping them "historical".

Probably the biggest key is the layout and how well it lends itself to being divided.  

Most sub2 sales involve a seller who is distressed, but that doesn't necessarily make it a predatory deal.Just about everyone in the US knows that owning and renting real estate is a tried and true method to wealth, but 99% of people will never own a rental property for a wide variety of reasons, fear being one of the biggest. 

That and your credit score will be the biggest levers on the rate for the purchase.

For the record, I have read:- Loopholes of Real Estate by Gary Sutton- Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki- Investing in Real Estate with Little to no Money Down by Brandon Turner- Tax Strategies for the Savvy Real Estate Investor by Han & McFarland- The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel- The Book on Rental Property Investing (first book I've read here) by Brandon Turner- The Millionaire Real Estate Investor by Gary KellerReading has been my biggest source for knowledge and Brandon Turner has become one of my favorite authors now!

This seems to be the biggest hurdle for seller's to risk when looking at FHA offers.

The biggest risk is the potential of the management going bad or in South Africa the political climate.Here's an example if anyone wants to look for fun.

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