otherwise, i'm inclined to believe you use loans, thus a downpayment

I've seen some around town that are decent FF properties but I'm not inclined to do any rehabs and tie up more money until more qualified financed buyers hit the market.

If I get a GC that has good record and also the bid is reasonable then probably I am more inclined to hire one.

With my inexperience, I'm looking for a local RE investor for mentoring if you're so inclined.

So, if your parents paid the loan over many years, the lender will likely be more inclined to take less than if the loan was taken out just a coupl of years ago.

I look at it as a great opportunity (I don't think that after spending for alterations the resident is inclined to move out at the end of the year - but maybe I am mistaken?)

As long as you have title insurance (and a good title search), you shouldn't have any concerns.Would you be less inclined to incur the expense of using your closing agent if its a FNMA, Freddie, or HUD property?

I feel like if I just contract him for his labor, he'll be less inclined to share as much knowledge and labor costs.

I may be a bit more of a stickler, but I'd be much more inclined to give someone reduced rent or a flat rate for this kind of work. $350 for mowing and shoveling may be reasonable there, but it seems very high to me.

I am concerned that prospective occupants of efficiency and 1br apt might be less stable (read more inclined to "migrate") than occupants of 2br apt (small family, etc).