Committing yourself to enjoying a foreign environment is a sure way to draw opportunity in.

One of the properties is a 1 Br/1Ba that needs some improvement, there may be a moisture problem, it has a noticeable bug problem, last year there was a plumbing problem, yea...it needs some work.I am not sure about the classifications nor the current living environment of the other property, but my guess is it's 50/50 on similarity.The owner is offering my friend both properties for $150k with $5k down.

My first real estate goal after graduating is to buy a small multifamily, at least 4 units. 5 would be better, to avoid the "homeowner" lending environment.

It has a lot to do with the business-friendly environment and low living expenses.

If you're like me, you're probably pretty thankful growing up and working in that environment, because you get a hell of a headstart.

Environment, upbringing, assets, socioeconomic status, having stake on the line (career, assets, security deposit, something) affect these things.

This was on a busy street and a traffic light was installed at this time, with the light being about 15 feet from the front door, not an ideal environment for a rental.

Are any of you still profitably flipping in today's market environment.

There is growing literature where the environment in a home, post smoker(s) is examined and which is finding that the nicotine and other toxins, when painted over, eventually make their way to the surface again.

Let's all work towards success in a challenging environment.