That is horrible.

Ok I know we all have heard lots and lots of stories of horrible nasty tenants.

I was gonna say no, let them supply them, but I guess that makes me a horrible person.... :-)If you think you have to do it, at least maintain control over the end product so you get a look befitting the place.

Sell and 1031 exchange. 1.7% is horrible, but what will his return be when considering mortgage paydown, depreciation tax credit, rent increases and appreciation.

Our current rate isn't horrible at 3.5% but I still think the money is so dirt cheap and who knows what could happen with the HELOC rate. 

Making your first deal a long distance rehab is a horrible idea, regardless of how many books you've read or podcasts you've listened to.

It is horrible, but that is what this disease does to people.My aunt has dementia.

most places will write a policy or a loan, but some really want the policies and price aggressively and some don't want them too much and price horribly.....Good luck w your project.Ed

This just sets a horrible precedent that makes it unfavorable for investors to pursue these properties.

As horrible as it sounds, most of your friends do not want you to succeed.